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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 ... onto outstretched hand ... + radial head fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Posterior #Radiology
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
depression in the humeral ... head), greater ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Anterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... , due to EDS and ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... , elbow dislocation ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
a significant injury ... dislocation is ... #Xrays #Radiology ... #peds #Pediatrics ... #clinical
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... Possible associated injuries ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
age 1), radial head ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Elbow #Humerus ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
apposed to the humerus ... intra-articular injury ... more specific and ... #trauma #clinical ... #radiology #msk
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
of Head Injuries ... of vomiting • Clinical ... #Head #Injury # ... trama #pediatrics ... #peds