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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
injuries: Fractures (medial ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Golfer’s Elbow Test

While supporting the elbow and palpating the medial epicondyle with one hand, the examiner
Golfer’s Elbow Test ... supporting the elbow ... #Test #epicondylitis ... #physicalexam #orthopedics ... #msk #sports
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
hand and elbow ... flexion test ... Hypothenar muscle wasting ... CubitalTunnel #Syndrome #Diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #msk
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 ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
capitellum (age 1), radial ... Type l, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... DC with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Medical history ... determine if stress test ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... perioperative medical ... stratification #diagnosis