6 results
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... non-displaced radial head ... , elbow dislocation ... #Elbow #Radiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... posterolateral, peak ... epicondyle > radial head ... head fracture + ... #Dislocation #Posterior
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
Radial Head Elbow ... fat pads (hemarthrosis ... of the radial head ... drdevrad #Radial #Head ... #msk #hemarthrosis
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Injuries - Elbow ... a significant injury ... of the radial head ... capitellum: a radial head ... #Radiology #peds
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... in children, peak ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... age 1), radial head ... #Elbow #Humerus
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
shaft with radial head ... • Peak age 4-10 ... missing the radial head ... onto outstretched hand ... Exam: swollen elbow