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Ossification centers of the elbow - CRITOE Mnemonic 

The ages at which these ossification centers appear
remember 1-3-5-7-9- ... capitellum R - radial head ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Ages
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Ossification centers: "CRITOE ... 1), radial head ... 9), external epicondyle ... Possible associated injuries ... #Humerus #Radiology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
(anterior & posterior ... anterior sail sign ... or posterior fat ... Possible associated injuries ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... posterolateral, peak age ... Possible associated injuries ... can't make A-OK sign ... #Radiology #XRay
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
Radial Head Elbow ... , the posterior ... called the “Sail sign ... #trauma #clinical ... #radiology #msk
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Injuries - Elbow ... fat pad (sail sign ... A visible posterior ... #Radiology #peds ... #Pediatrics #clinical