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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... distal radioulnar joint ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... can't make A-OK sign ... Posterior long arm ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... anterior sail sign ... Posterior long arm ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... Complications are ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Biceps Load Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform the Biceps Load Test supinate the arm, abduct shoulder
Biceps Load Test ... the arm, abduct ... , and flex the elbow ... Externally rotate the arm ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Biceps Tension Test 

To perform the Biceps Tension Test supinate the arm, abduct the shoulder to
Biceps Tension Test ... the arm, abduct ... externally rotate the arm ... and pronate the arm ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
distal radial-ulnar joint ... will be obvious; signs ... Posterior long arm ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... Posterior long arm ... DC with orthopedic ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Speed's Test on Shoulder Examination

With the arm straight out (elbow fully extended) at 90 degrees of
Examination With the arm ... straight out (elbow ... the shoulder (arm ... resistance on patient's arm ... #orthopedics #msk
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
• PIP joints are ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK