3 results
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 ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Humerus #Radiology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... shaft with radial head ... • Peak age 4-10 ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology