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Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
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Orthopedic Fracture ... with posterior cortex ... with dislocation ... #Upper #Limbs #Orthopedics ... #diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Named based on anatomic ... epicondyle > radial ... + radial head fracture ... Disposition: Simple, DC ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... posterior) and bone cortex ... injury, elbow dislocation ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... Tenderness to anatomic ... injuries: distal radius ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Management #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with radial ... head dislocation ... head dislocation ... DC with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
Radial Nerve Anatomy ... ECRB, Sup, ECU, EDC ... #Nerve #Anatomy ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
posterior) and bone cortex ... capitellum (age 1), radial ... Disposition: Type l, DC ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis