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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
carpal bones should ... • Due to injury ... carpal bones should ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
if plain films are ... associated signs ... neurovascular injury ... #WristXRay #Radiology ... #MSK #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
posterior) and bone cortex ... anterior sail sign ... (LCL > MCL), coronoid ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #MSK
Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Injury - Posterolateral Drawer Test
Injury to the posterolateral corner (PLC) is difficult to
lesions of this type are ... and posterior cruciate ... (PCL). ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Orthopedics ... Knee #Posterior #msk
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
can't make A-OK sign ... artery injury ... Posterior long arm ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
posterior) and bone cortex ... brachial artery injury ... Posterior long arm ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
fat pad (sail sign ... are associated ... a significant injury ... along the anterior cortex ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
The cortex should ... In case of a fracture ... important to look for signs ... proximal to the carpal ... Interpretation #Checklist #radiology