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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be 1- ... bones should be 1- ... dislocation) • Disposition ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
consult: No • Disposition ... follow-up within 1 ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
consult: No • Disposition ... follow-up within 1 ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
consult: No, if <1 ... displacement; Yes, if >1 ... displacement • Disposition ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
capitellum (age 1) ... Types II-IV • Disposition ... follow-up within 1 ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
consult: Yes • Disposition ... followup within 1 ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
DRUJ (usually 1- ... consult: Yes • Disposition ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
dissociation) • Disposition ... Orthopedics within 1 ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
if complex • Disposition ... follow-up within 1 ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
unstable) • Disposition ... follow-up within 1 ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK