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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... spacing between all carpal ... Wrist #Scaphoid #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
associated injuries: Carpal ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
commonly fractured carpal ... • Most common carpal ... • Both lead to carpal ... Fracture #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Tinel's Test for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Perform a Tinel's over the tarsal tunnel, attempting to reproduce pain,
Tinel's Test for Tarsal ... Tinel's over the tarsal ... #Tinels #Test #Tarsal ... #ankle #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
commonly fractured carpal ... Second most common carpal ... Fracture #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Complications include swan neck ... tendon) • ED Management ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... tunnel syndrome ... injury) • ED Management ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK