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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 ... bone fracture ... radius or ulna fractures ... #Radiology #XRay
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Galeazzi Fracture ... Fracture of distal ... • Fracture of ... will be obvious; signs ... Radial #Distal #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... #Radiology #XRay
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... injury, acute carpal ... #Forearm #Radial ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
In case of a fracture ... important to look for signs ... proximal to the carpal ... drdevrad #Hand #XRay ... Interpretation #Checklist #radiology
Facial Bone X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
1. Look for tripod fracture
 • Find the zygoma and fan out
Look for tripod fracture ... and a possible fracture ... of fracture but ... orbital blowout fracture ... interpretation #radiology
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... Rib Fractures Rib ... fractures, though ... is required to fracture ... #Radiology #CTChest