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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... entering distally ... that are inadequately ... #Fracture #Wrist ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Complications are ... pain with wrist ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
elbow fracture ... looking at an elbow ... , distal radioulnar ... dislocation, scaphoid ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... associated injuries: distal ... , scaphoid fracture ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... (scaphoid most ... radial styloid fracture ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... scoliosis • SCAPHOID ... Applied from below elbow ... proximal to knuckle distally ... The wrist is held