by Tim Milligan | Nov 13, 2015 | Traumatic Upper Extremity
It is either a dorsal avulsion or body fracture. Look for tenderness dorsally, distal to ulnar styloid.
by Tim Milligan | Nov 13, 2015 | Traumatic Upper Extremity
PA view and transcapular view.
by Tim Milligan | Nov 13, 2015 | Traumatic Upper Extremity
Scapular Y of the shoulder.
by Tim Milligan | Nov 13, 2015 | Traumatic Upper Extremity
Scaphoid fracture of the wrist. The most common carpal fracture. Look for tenderness at the anatomic snuff box. Wrist x-ray is often negative.
by Tim Milligan | Nov 13, 2015 | Traumatic Upper Extremity
Anterior and posterior “sail” sign. When present they should alert you to the high probability for a fracture.
