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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
= fracture • Mechanism ... fracture • ED Management ... Posterior long arm ... #Posterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
head dislocation ... radiocapitellar line • Mechanism ... ), compartment syndrome ... Posterior long arm ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
shortening • Mechanism ... Posterior long arm ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
"tea cup" • Mechanism ... injury • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
clenched fist • Mechanism ... injuries: distal radius ... • ED Management ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
- ED Management ... anteriorly • Mechanism ... rotated, extended arm ... #Anterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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styloid fracture • Mechanism ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... injury) • ED Management ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
ligaments (prevent radial ... enable flexion • Mechanism ... tendon) • ED Management ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Mechanism: Fall ... injury, elbow dislocation ... fracture • ED Management ... Fracture #Elbow #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
lateral x-ray • Mechanism ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... , distal radius ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK