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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... Possible associated injuries ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Osteoarthritis (OA): X-ray features 
 - Joint space narrowing (least specific)
 - Subchondral Cysts (pockets of
bone deposits/spurs ... Osteoarthritis #OA #Xray ... #radiology #diagnosis ... #findings #Clinical ... #knee
Doge Cap Sign on Abdominal X-Ray aka Morrison Pouch Sign
Triangular shaped lucency below the 11th rib
Abdominal X-Ray ... resembles the headgear sported ... #Abdominal #XRay ... #kub #clinical ... #radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... Possible associated injuries ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... Possible associated injuries ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
at an elbow x-ray ... anterior sail sign ... Possible associated injuries ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... flexion due to inability ... Possible associated injuries ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... can't make A-OK sign ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
at an elbow x-ray ... anterior sail sign ... Possible associated injuries ... Fracture #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK