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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... can't make A-OK sign ... Splint: Posterior long ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... Possible associated injuries ... dislocation, scaphoid ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... Possible associated injuries ... Splint: Posterior long ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Humerus #Radiology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Possible associated injuries ... Splint: Posterior long ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Injuries - Elbow ... fat pad (sail sign ... a radial head dislocation ... #Radiology #peds ... #Pediatrics #clinical