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Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
The proximal carpal ... extensors (ECU, ... ECRB) The distal ... carpal row returns ... #msk #orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
to distal ulna, ... pain with wrist ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Triquetrum #Fracture #Wrist ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... articulates with the distal ... associated injuries: Carpal ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Carpal #Radiology
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... Distal radius ... variable gross wrist ... injury, acute carpal ... tunnel syndrome
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... associated injuries: distal ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Tunnel Syndrome ... tunnel syndrome ... Fully flex wrists ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Tunnel Syndrome ... tunnel syndrome ... Fully flex wrists ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
scaphoid entering distally ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... follow-up with PCP or orthopedics ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Carpal Bones Mnemonic - Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can’t Handle

Proximal Row (Radial → Ulnar):
Carpal Bones Mnemonic ... → Pisiform Distal ... Capitate → Hamate #Carpal ... Mnemonic #Anatomy #Orthopedics ... #Wrist #Diagnosis
Carpal Compression Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The carpal compression test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Provide direct
Tunnel Syndrome ... tunnel syndrome ... volar side of the wrist ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics