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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 ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Fracture of proximal ... • Peak age 4-10 ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
posterolateral, peak ... Possible associated injuries ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
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 ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Not all joint effusions ... a significant injury ... long axis of the proximal ... #Xrays #Radiology ... #clinical
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... dislocation, due to EDS ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK