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Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Splint: Posterior long ... Type l, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Splint: Posterior long ... arm • Ortho consult ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... Splint: Posterior long ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Proximal #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Splint: Posterior long ... supination • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dislocation, due to EDS ... Finger splint • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK