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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... dislocation) • Disposition ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... #Scaphoid #Carpal ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Most Common Carpal Bone Fractures by Frequency
 • Scaphoid - 50-80%
 • Triquetral - 5-20%
 •
by Frequency • Scaphoid ... • Capitate - 1- ... 2% • Hamate - 1- ... Bone #Fractures #wrist ... frequency #radiology #msk
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... dissociation) • Disposition ... Orthopedics within 1 ... #Fracture #Wrist ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Dislocation On lateral wrist ... , pain with wrist ... Carpal fracture (scaphoid ... consult: Yes • Disposition ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Age of Ossification of Carpal Bones
Capitate - 1 Month
Hamate - 2 Months
Triquetral - 3 Years
Lunate -
Bones Capitate - 1 ... Lunate - 4 Years Scaphoid ... accurate, but the 1- ... Carpal #Bones #wrist ... mnemonic #diagnosis #msk
Watson's Test for Scapholunate Instability

1) The examiner places a thumb over the scaphoid tubercle, applying dorsal
Instability 1) ... thumb over the scaphoid ... pressure. 2) The wrist ... #Instability #wrist ... #msk
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
ulna, pain with wrist ... consult: No • Disposition ... follow-up within 1 ... Triquetrum #Fracture #Wrist ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
DRUJ (usually 1- ... swollen forearm and wrist ... pronation and at wrist ... consult: Yes • Disposition ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Uncertainty Communication Checklist for Patient Discharge

Introduction
1. Explain to the patient that they are being discharged
2. Ask
Uncertainty Communication ... Introduction 1. ... reasons not done No/uncertain ... or concerns #Uncertainty ... Discharge #Management #Disposition
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
to Manifest: 1. ... Monosodium urate deposition ... knees, fingers, wrist ... Imaging: • Uncertain ... in a year • 1