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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
olecranon relative to humerus ... Fractures (medial/lateral ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
and Hip) - Diagnosis ... lever to push the humeral ... Traction in line of humerus ... common), Anterior, Lateral ... #Hip #Diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Tenderness to lateral ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... Check the anterior humeral ... cortex of the humerus ... a radial head dislocation ... Xrays #Radiology #peds
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Labral tear - Crank Test 1. Position patient's arm in 90 degree abduction and elbow flexion
Labral tear - Crank ... abduction and elbow ... Examiner pushes humerus ... rotating arm #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation ... degrees of flexion; lateral ... , due to EDS and ... Finger splint • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Causes of Common Accidental and Non-Accidental Pediatric Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Accidental Trauma
 - Distal Radius
- Differential Diagnosis ... Fibular Fracture - Elbow ... condylar • Lateral ... • Femur, Humerus ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds