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Radial Head Fracture Classification - I: Minimally displaced fracture ≤2 mm. II: Fracture fragment displaced >2
Radial Head Fracture ... Associated elbow dislocation ... #Diagnosis #EM ... Ortho #Radial #RadialHead ... #ALiEM
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... , patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis ... #Management #EM
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Possible associated injuries ... , perilunate dislocation ... follow-up with PCP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... Splint: Posterior long ... Disposition: Simple, DC ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... injury, elbow dislocation ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... MetroHealth_EM #RadialHead ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Possible associated injuries ... greater tuberosity fracture ... • Disposition: DC ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Possible associated injuries ... Splint: Posterior long ... DC with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... Possible associated injuries ... : Avulsion fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Possible associated injuries ... Splint: Posterior long ... Disposition: Type l, DC ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis