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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Possible associated injuries ... dislocation, distal radius ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... : Carpal fracture ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
disruption on x-ray ... pronation and at wrist ... Possible associated injuries ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... Possible associated injuries ... : distal radius ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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variable gross wrist ... Possible associated injuries ... injury, acute carpal ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
x-ray review alignment ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... Possible associated injuries ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Possible associated injuries ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... Injuries - Elbow ... Xrays Check ... #Injuries #Xrays ... #Radiology #peds
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
x-ray review alignment ... capitellum (age 1), radial ... Possible associated injuries ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... dislocation + radial ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports