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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... fracture • Complications ... radius or ulna fractures ... #Sports #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... carpal bone. ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
Rib Fracture on ... continuity of this bone ... representing a fracture ... rib fractures. ... #POCUS #clinical
Osteoarthritis (OA): X-ray features 
 - Joint space narrowing (least specific)
 - Subchondral Cysts (pockets of
features - Joint ... deposits/spurs ... #radiology #diagnosis ... #findings #Clinical ... #knee
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
of a fracture does ... joint needs to be clinically ... disruption (may be bony ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Anatomy of the Knee X-ray - AP projection. ⁣⁣
It’s important to be able to identify the
Anatomy of the Knee ... it, think of a fracture ... several types of fractures ... #xray #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture ... Resolution: Splint fracture ... . 1 hr later, fracture ... #Finger #Fracture ... #POCUS #clinical
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
greater tuberosity fracture ... lesions (5%, fracture ... consult: No (unless fracture ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK