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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Complications are ... Possible associated injuries ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Wrist #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 ... Possible associated injuries ... syndrome, soft tissue injuries ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
Reference Guide - Orthopedic ... injuries are commonly ... to remind the clinician ... Management #EM #Ortho ... #Patella #Fracture
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... , distal radioulnar ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Elbow #Radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
scaphoid entering distally ... that are inadequately ... Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... Possible associated injuries ... Posterior long arm ... supination • Ortho ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... Posterior long arm ... • Ortho consult ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... joint needs to be clinically ... extensor tendon distal ... Possible associated injuries ... PIP joint • Ortho
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... Possible associated injuries ... : Carpal fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Possible associated injuries ... : distal radius ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology