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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
pain with wrist extension ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
wrist flexion and extension ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
prevent radial and ulnar ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
pain with wrist extension ... fracture (scaphoid ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Synergy Test for ECU Tendinitis

With the patient's hand supinated, the examiner grasps
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... #extensor #carpi ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with ... radial head dislocation ... #Forearm #Ulnar ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Proximal #MSK
Examination for ECU Tendinitis 

ECU tenosynovitis is the second most common type of tenosynovitis around the
Examination for ECU ... #extensor #carpi ... #ulnaris #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
extended, and when ulnar ... contraction of the wrist extensors ... (ECU, ECRB) The ... Instability #Wrist #msk ... #orthopedics #clinical
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 ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #MSK