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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... pain with wrist extension ... Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
extension • Possible ... associated injuries ... : Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
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 ... #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
pain with wrist extension ... Possible associated injuries ... : Carpal fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
fractures that are ... onto outstretched hand ... Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... Possible associated injuries ... Finger splint • Ortho ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
rotated, extended arm ... Possible associated injuries ... immobilizer • Ortho ... #Anterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
onto outstretched hand ... Possible associated injuries ... Posterior long arm ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Posterior long arm ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... #XRay #Diagnosis