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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... clenched fist • Mechanism ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... osteoarthritis • Mechanism ... • ED Management ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... • Mechanism: ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... #Radiology #XRay
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
on X-Ray Mallet ... Gamekeeper's thumb ... Terry thomas sign ... #XRay #Radiology ... #Wrist #differential
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Mechanism: ... can't make A-OK sign ... • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... • Mechanism: Fall ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Management: Pain ... #Elbow #Radiology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
"tea cup" • Mechanism ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
radiocapitellar line • Mechanism ... Exam: swollen elbow ... [cannot extend thumb ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... anterior sail sign ... epicondyle (age 11) • Mechanism ... can't make A-OK sign ... #Radiology #XRay
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
- ED Management ... anteriorly • Mechanism ... glenoid) • ED Management ... #Anterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis