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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Complications are ... ulna, pain with wrist ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Triquetrum #Fracture #Wrist ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
fractures that are ... follow-up with PCP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Ossification of Carpal Bones

It’s always tricky to remember the age of ossification of the carpal bones
Ossification of Carpal ... to remember the age ... refresher on the age ... Devpriyo Pal @drdevradiology ... Diagnosis #Peds
Age of Ossification of Carpal Bones
Capitate - 1 Month
Hamate - 2 Months
Triquetral - 3 Years
Lunate -
Age of Ossification ... of Carpal Bones ... Devpriyo Pal @drdevradiology ... #wrist #radiology ... #mnemonic #diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... box, pain with wrist ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Dislocation On lateral wrist ... associated injuries: Carpal ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Most Common Carpal Bone Fractures by Frequency
 • Scaphoid - 50-80%
 • Triquetral - 5-20%
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Most Common Carpal ... Devpriyo Pal @drdevrad ... #Carpal #Bone ... #Fractures #wrist ... #orthopedics #diagnosis
Wrist Anatomy - Anatomy of the Carpal Bones
There are several mnemonics that people use to remember
Wrist Anatomy - ... Anatomy of the Carpal ... Devpriyo Pal @drdevrad ... #Wrist #Anatomy ... #Carpal #Bones
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Fractures on X-Ray ... Devpriyo Pal @drdevradiology ... Hand #Fractures #XRay ... #Radiology #Wrist ... #differential #diagnosis
Amsterdam Wrist Rules
Rules that dictate which patients require imaging based on the likelihood of wrist fracture
Amsterdam Wrist ... • Increased Age ... : • Increased Age ... Devpriyo Pal @drdevrad ... #orthopedics #diagnosis