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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... to diagnosis scapholunate ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... , perilunate dislocation ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Gamekeeper's thumb ... Terry thomas sign ... Boxer's fracture ... #XRay #Radiology ... #differential #diagnosis
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
5th metacarpal neck ... compromise - Certain radiologic ... Overlying wounds or signs ... #Boxers #Fracture ... Hand #Metacarpal #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
can't make A-OK sign ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... 5th metacarpal neck ... #Fracture #Thumb ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... [cannot extend thumb ... DC with orthopedic ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... injury, elbow dislocation ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Complications include swan neck ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics