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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
still needs to be sent ... x-rays MH/CCF ... #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Management #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
XR, the capitate ... Carpal fracture (scaphoid ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... 1 week MH/CCF ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... #Scaphoid #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... 1 week MH/CCF ... #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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variable gross wrist ... nerve injury, acute ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics