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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
epicondyle > radial head ... can't make A-OK sign ... + radial head fracture ... fracture • ED Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... dislocation, scaphoid ... fracture • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... age 1), radial head ... can't make A-OK sign ... syndrome • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... are needed: • HgbA1c ... or death (CARP, DECREASE ... medical and surgical management