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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Tenderness to lateral ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Fractures (medial/lateral ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
of a fracture does ... terminal extensor tendon ... : Hyperflexion injury ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #MSK
Yergason's Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform Yergason's test, flex the elbow to 90 degrees, shake hands
test, flex the elbow ... or associated labral ... Test #bicipital #tendon ... #labral #tear # ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Yergason's Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform Yergason's test, flex the elbow to 90 degrees, and provide
test, flex the elbow ... or associated labral ... #labral #tear # ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
brachial artery injury ... syndrome • ED Management ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, resist extension of the 3rd digit,
digitorum muscle and tendon ... Video by Danielle ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... #sports #orthopedics
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, the patient attempts extension of the
Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow ... digitorum muscle and tendon ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk ... #sports #orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... DC with orthopedic ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... ) • ED Management ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK