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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... fracture in adults ... fracture! ... dislocation, scaphoid ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Elbow Injuries - Elbow Dislocations - Anterior vs Posterior #Diagnosis #EM #Ortho #Elbow #Dislocation #Anterior #Posterior
Elbow Dislocations ... Posterior #Diagnosis #EM ... Dislocation #Anterior ... #Posterior #Classification ... #ALiEM
Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Cervical Spine Fractures ... Bilateral Facet Dislocation ... AKA Type 2 & 3 ... Atlanto-occipital Dislocation ... Atlanto-axial Dislocation
Odontoid Fractures 
Type I  [Stable]  - Avulsion of the tip 
Type II [Unstable] -
Odontoid Fractures ... II [Unstable] - Fracture ... Ill [Unstable] - Fracture ... #Odontoid #Fractures ... #Types #Classification
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
 • 2-part:
Classification ... radioulnar joint and dislocation ... of radius with dislocation ... with concomitant dislocation ... • Type V: Fracture
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
humerus; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... associated injuries: Fractures ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
Hip Dislocation ... a femoral head fracture ... rotated #Dagnosis #EM ... #Classification ... Posterior #Diagram #ALiEM
Common Types of Elbow Trauma - Comparison Table
 - RADIAL HEAD SUBLUXATION (nursemaid's elbow) 
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Common Types of ... - RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... - ELBOW DISLOCATION ... SUPRACONDYLAR FRACTURE ... #Trauma #Types
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... most commonly fractured ... Remember, if a fracture ... common carpal bone fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Pelvic and Lower Limbs
Letournel Classification Acetabular Fractures:
 • Simple Types: Anterior column,
Orthopedic Fracture ... Acetabular Fractures ... of Femoral Head Fracture ... • Garden II - Fracture ... Segmental fractures