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Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... fat pad (sail sign ... a significant injury ... #Xrays #Radiology ... #peds #Pediatrics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... can't make A-OK sign ... brachial artery injury ... Fracture #Elbow #Humerus ... #Radiology #XRay
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
of Head Injuries ... fontanelle • Sign ... mastoid (Battle sign ... trama #pediatrics ... #peds
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
olecranon relative to humerus ... Possible associated injuries ... can't make A-OK sign ... ), ligamentous injury ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... Possible associated injuries ... fracture • ED Management ... Fracture #Elbow #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management