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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
terminal extensor tendon ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Mallet finger ... band of extensor tendon ... Terry thomas sign ... Hand #Fractures #XRay ... #Radiology #Wrist
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Discharge with orthopedic ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Achilles Tendon Tear on POCUS (Labeled)

A 35yo male presents with ankle pain. Achilles tendon tear is
Achilles Tendon ... Achilles tendon ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #radiology ... #orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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• Colles (90% "dinner ... reduction using finger ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Index finger including flexor tendon being viewed.  Note small fluid around the
POCUS Index finger ... reveal Kanavel’s signs ... Tenosynovitis #POCUS #MSK ... #clinical #radiology ... #finger #ultrasound
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
strength of muscle, tendon ... on axillary x-ray ... #Dislocation #Diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... #msk #orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
in the lunate ("tea ... dorsally and no longer ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Calf Muscle Hematoma on POCUS

50 year old male playing tennis felt a pop in his leg.
Diagnosis: “Tennis ... vs Peroneus tendon ... tear Dr. ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #orthopedics