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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... not seen on x-ray ... onto outstretched hand ... #Fracture #Wrist ... #XRay #Diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
onto outstretched hand ... , scaphoid fracture ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... onto outstretched hand ... , scaphoid fracture ... #Scaphoid #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... fracture (scaphoid ... , median nerve injury ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... brachial artery injury ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury. ... onto outstretched hand ... variable gross wrist ... , acute carpal tunnel ... Distal #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... , neuropraxia (anterior ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... COLUMN CONCEPT Anterior ... spinal deformity or neurologic ... • Vertebral canal ... Classification #Orthopedics
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
, wrist and digital ... the wrist and elbow ... radially deviates ... Anatomy #diagnosis #neurology ... #orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
scoliosis • SCAPHOID ... Applied from below elbow ... The wrist is held ... knee • BÖHLER ... equipment #traction #devices