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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Elbow #Radiology
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
Radial Head Elbow ... intra-articular injury ... more specific and ... of the radial head ... trauma #clinical #radiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... posterolateral, peak ... Possible associated injuries ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... Possible associated injuries ... dislocation, due to EDS ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Check the fat pads ... Not all joint effusions ... a significant injury ... #Xrays #Radiology ... #peds #Pediatrics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
in children, peak ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... age 1), radial head ... onto outstretched hand ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
dislocated major joint ... Possible associated injuries ... in the humeral head ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #Anterior #Radiology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Peak age 4-10 ... Possible associated injuries ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... of Head Injuries ... of basal skull fracture ... #Head #Injury # ... trama #pediatrics #peds