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Which is the most common type of wrist injury mentioned in the text?
Which is the most common type of wrist injury mentioned in the text?
- Fracture of a carpal bone
- Dislocations of the lunate
- Sprains of the capsule and ligaments (correct)
- Injury of the triangular fibrocartilage complex
What is the key diagnostic tool for wrist injuries according to the text?
What is the key diagnostic tool for wrist injuries according to the text?
- X-rays (correct)
- MRI scans
- Blood tests
- Physical examination
What is the recommended approach if initial x-rays are 'normal' but the clinical diagnosis suggests an injury?
What is the recommended approach if initial x-rays are 'normal' but the clinical diagnosis suggests an injury?
- Repeat the x-ray examination immediately
- Ignore the clinical diagnosis
- Repeat the x-ray examination 2 weeks later (correct)
- Treat the clinical diagnosis without further tests
What is a common symptom experienced by patients with wrist injuries?
What is a common symptom experienced by patients with wrist injuries?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible wrist injury in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible wrist injury in the text?
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Most Common Wrist Injury
Most Common Wrist Injury
Injuries to the wrist often involving the ligaments and joint capsule.
Key Diagnostic Tool for Wrist Injuries
Key Diagnostic Tool for Wrist Injuries
The primary method used to visualize bone structures and detect fractures in wrist injuries.
Follow-up X-ray Timing
Follow-up X-ray Timing
If initial X-rays appear normal, but clinical signs suggest an injury, a repeat X-ray should be taken roughly two weeks later.
Common Symptom of Wrist Injuries
Common Symptom of Wrist Injuries
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NOT wrist injury mentioned
NOT wrist injury mentioned
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