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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
& posterior) and ... Possible associated injuries ... , distal radioulnar ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... Named based on anatomic ... Possible associated injuries ... , neuropraxia (anterior ... #Sports #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... Possible associated injuries ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Injuries - Elbow ... A visible posterior ... with the distal ... Draw the RC line ... #Radiology #peds
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
tenderness to the anatomic ... scaphoid entering distally ... Tenderness to anatomic ... Possible associated injuries ... #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... Possible associated injuries ... : Neuropraxia (posterior ... DC with orthopedic ... #Proximal #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... Possible associated injuries ... control • Splint: Posterior ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Tenderness to anatomic ... Possible associated injuries ... : distal radius ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
ASSOCIATED INJURIES ... based on normal distal ... drawers, and special ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... #Injury #msk #clinical