Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
fracture β€’ ED Management ... #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 ... extension β€’ Possible ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... onto outstretched hand ... pain with wrist extension ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Common Hand Fractures ... X-Ray Mallet finger ... of extensor tendon ... Terry thomas sign ... Fractures #XRay #Radiology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon) β€’ ED Management ... reduction β€’ Splint: Finger ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... the edge of the table ... #Elsons #Test #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
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Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
no longer sitting ... onto outstretched hand ... pain with wrist extension ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Physical Exam - Quincke’s Pulse

The tips of the patient’s index finger and thumb as well as
patient’s index finger ... pulsation β€” a sign ... Quinckess #Pulse #PhysicalExam ... AorticRegurgitation #Signs ... #Cardiology #Clinical
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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... injury) β€’ ED Management ... reduction using finger ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
onto outstretched hand ... dislocation β€’ ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK