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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
osteoarthritis • Mechanism ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... associated scapholunate dissociation ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... , 80% of elbow dislocations ... , complex = fracture ... • Mechanism: ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
clenched fist • Mechanism ... distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
anteriorly • Mechanism ... greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... consult: No (unless fracture ... 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 ... lateral x-ray • Mechanism ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... enable flexion • Mechanism ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... a concomitant fracture ... #Orthopedics #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... • Mechanism: Fall ... injury, elbow dislocation ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Femoral Head Fracture ... Posterior hip dislocation ... • Anterior hip dislocation ... • Non-union of fracture ... #msk #diagnosis
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
of Pelvic Ring Fractures ... : Mechanisms, Clinical ... Grade 2 - Rami fracture ... dislocation ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... "tea cup" • Mechanism ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK