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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
bone. ... bone fracture ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be ... bones should be ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
bone. ... bone fracture ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
posterior) and bone ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... and Hip) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... knee are flexed ... #Hip #Diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
disruption (may be bony ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
posterior) and bone ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Applied from below elbow ... and knee • BÖHLER ... treatment of fractured bones ... #equipment #traction
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... events or death (CARP ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis