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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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• Most common ... variable gross wrist ... injury, acute carpal ... tunnel syndrome ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
the second most commonly ... duck sign" on lateral ... Complications are ... dislocation, distal radius ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Dislocation On lateral ... associated injuries: Carpal ... (scaphoid most commonly ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
is the nerve of elbow ... Sensation to the skin ... and elbow joints ... Nerve #Anatomy #diagnosis ... #neurology #orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
are the most common ... Tenderness to lateral ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
/lateral epicondyle ... > radial head > ... dislocation + radial ... Posterior long arm ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
- C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... night palsy" is a common ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... sensory #motor #arm
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Fracture • Most common ... capitellum (age 1), radial ... ), compartment syndrome ... Posterior long arm ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... and Hip) - Diagnosis ... Posterior (most common ... ), Anterior, Lateral ... #Hip #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... extend thumb] most common ... ), compartment syndrome ... Posterior long arm ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis