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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... common carpal bone fracture ... radius or ulna fractures ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
humerus; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... associated injuries: Fractures ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
greater tuberosity fracture ... (5%, fracture of ... consult: No (unless fracture ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
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 ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
island • Stress fracture ... Chondrosarcoma • Stress fracture ... #Bone #Tumors #Diagnosis ... #Differential #Radiology ... #XRay #msk #lesions
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... a concomitant fracture ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
- Differential Diagnosis ... Bone • Fracture ... /Muscle • Tendon ... Confusion Bone • Fracture ... #MSK #Differential
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
Age <
island • Stress fracture ... Chondrosarcoma • Stress fracture ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK #pediatrics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK