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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... • Mechanism: Fall ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... • Mechanism: Fall ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
carpal bones should ... Splint: Thumb spica ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
• Mechanism: Fall ... fracture (scaphoid ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Apical Thrombus on POCUS Echocardiogram - PLAX and PSAX

What is the structure indicated by the arrow?
Resolution:
Apical Thrombus ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... the parasternal short ... Labeled Schematic ... PSAX #clinical #cardiology
Anatomy of the Knee X-ray - AP projection. ⁣⁣
It’s important to be able to identify the
describe it as well ... #clinical #radiology ... #anatomy #ap #radiology ... #msk #orthopedics ... #labeled
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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• Mechanism: Fall ... injury, acute carpal ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• Mechanism: fall ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... load (ball striking ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
In case of a fracture ... proximal to the carpal ... drdevrad #Hand #XRay ... Interpretation #Checklist #radiology ... #labeled