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Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
 • 2-part:
Proximal Humeral head ... , Head Split Gartland ... with dislocation ... with dislocation ... the radial head
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... head fracture! ... injury, elbow dislocation ... #Radiology #XRay
Common Types of Elbow Trauma - Comparison Table
 - RADIAL HEAD SUBLUXATION (nursemaid's elbow) 
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Comparison Table - RADIAL ... HEAD SUBLUXATION ... HEAD FRACTURE ... - ELBOW DISLOCATION ... SUPRACONDYLAR FRACTURE
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... lateral epicondyle > radial ... head > coronoid ... + radial head fracture ... #Posterior #Radiology
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Check the fat pads ... head and neck should ... head dislocation ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology ... #peds #Pediatrics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
immobilized • Both lead ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... associated scapholunate dissociation ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
in the humeral head ... greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... consult: No (unless fracture ... #Anterior #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
injuries: distal radius ... fracture, scaphoid ... fracture, perilunate ... unless associated fracture ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
with the distal radius ... with the distal radius ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... styloid fracture ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with radial ... head dislocation ... and missing the radial ... head dislocation ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology