
Ep 189 Commonly Missed and Mismanaged Wrist Injuries
Emergency Medicine Cases
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Comprehensive Examination for Wrist Injuries
This chapter emphasizes the importance of surface anatomy and thorough physical examinations in diagnosing wrist injuries accurately. It delves into detailed examination techniques for identifying specific injuries like skate-filunate ligament injuries and trichreatrum chip fractures. Clinical tests for scaphoid fractures, hook of hamate fractures, and distal radial ulnar joint issues are also covered, highlighting the significance of understanding normal wrist x-ray patterns for effective diagnosis.
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