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Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
distal radial-ulnar ... distal radial-ulnar ... will be obvious; signs ... Possible associated injuries ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... Possible associated injuries ... olecranon fracture, distal ... radioulnar joint ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... Possible associated injuries ... can't make A-OK sign ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Injuries - Elbow ... fat pad (sail sign ... Not all joint effusions ... fracture with the distal ... #Radiology #peds
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... Possible associated injuries ... radius or ulna ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... capitellum (age 1), radial ... Possible associated injuries ... can't make A-OK sign ... #Humerus #Radiology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
ligaments (prevent radial ... Possible associated injuries ... tendon) • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... Possible associated injuries ... : distal radius ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology