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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• Mechanism: fall ... outstretched hand • Exam ... (LCL > MCL), brachial ... artery injury ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
• Mechanism: Fall ... outstretched hand • Exam ... (LCL > MCL), coronoid ... , elbow dislocation ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... POSTERIOR DISLOCATION ... imaging or serial exams ... TO ACL TEARS. ... #msk #clinical
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
• Mechanism: Fall ... outstretched hand • Exam ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... (LCL) • ED Management ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK