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Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
 • 2-part:
Classification of Proximal ... Humeral head Fractures ... of Humerus: ... of the distal radio-ulnar ... #Orthopedics #diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Fracture of proximal ... radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
olecranon relative to humerus ... + radial head fracture ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... dislocation, scaphoid ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
, distal radius ... or ulna fractures ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Xrays Check ... cortex of the humerus ... head dislocation ... long axis of the proximal ... #Injuries #Xrays
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... capitellum (age 1), radial ... #Elbow #Humerus ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
ligaments (prevent radial ... and ulnar displacernent ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK