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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... sent home in a thumb ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Complex, involve orthopedics ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
the base of the thumb ... spica • Ortho ... home with close orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
" on lateral x-ray ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
applied to the thumb ... spica • Ortho ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fractures - Diagnosis, Radiographic Features and Management Guide

 - By Dr. Sarah Edwards 
@drsarahedwards
Supracondylar Elbow ... Fractures - Diagnosis ... #XRay #Supracondylar ... #Fractures #Types ... Management #Radiology #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... [cannot extend thumb ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... DC with orthopedic ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
be visible on X-ray ... with pediatric orthopedics ... with pediatric orthopedics ... immediate pediatric ortho ... immediate pediatric ortho