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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... olecranon relative to humerus ... #Dislocation #Posterior ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
and Hip) - Diagnosis ... with rotation • Posterior ... lever to push the humeral ... Traction in line of humerus ... External Rotation of humerus
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Injuries - Elbow ... Check the anterior humeral ... cortex of the humerus ... a radial head dislocation ... #Injuries #Xrays
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
x-ray review alignment ... pads (anterior & posterior ... Possible associated injuries ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... Possible associated injuries ... depression in the humeral ... Anterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pads (anterior & posterior ... Possible associated injuries ... dislocation, scaphoid ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
 • 2-part:
Classification of Proximal Humeral ... Supracondylar Fracture of Humerus ... displaced with posterior ... displacement of the wrist ... #Orthopedics #diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Possible associated injuries ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
fracture of the humerus ... Applied from below elbow ... The wrist is held ... of femur with posterior ... reduction of hip dislocation