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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
ligamentous injury (LCL ... > MCL), brachial ... Simple, DC with ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Ligamentous injury (LCL ... > MCL), coronoid ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thumb spica • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with PCP ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... ligamentous injury (LCL ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... events or death (CARP ... medical and surgical management
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
extends from the elbow ... tendon, MRI or ultrasound ... wrist and locate all ... #subluxation #clinical ... Orthopedics #Wrist #msk