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Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... 1), radial head ... 9), external epicondyle ... II-IV, pending orthopedic
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... (anterior & posterior ... anterior sail sign or posterior ... II-IV, pending orthopedic
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... posterolateral, peak age ... epicondyle > radial head ... dislocation + radial head ... Complex, pending orthopedic
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
shaft with radial head ... • Peak age 4-10 ... missing the radial head ... Exam: swollen elbow ... DC with orthopedic
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... in children • HEAD ... Applied from below elbow ... of femur with posterior ... equipment #traction #devices