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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
(anterior & posterior ... fracture • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... syndrome • ED Management ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Fracture of proximal ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
Pes Anserine Bursitis on POCUS
Pain in proximal medial shin. Maximal tenderness over the anechoic area adjacent
Pes Anserine Bursitis ... in proximal medial ... Diagnosis? ... Pes anserine 'bursitis ... #POCUS #MSK #ultrasound
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... fracture • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Xrays Check ... A visible posterior ... long axis of the proximal ... #Injuries #Xrays ... #Radiology #peds
Septic Olecranon Bursitis on POCUS

A patient presents with fever to 102F and pain over her olecranon
on POCUS A patient ... An ultrasound over ... If this were not ... #POCUS #Elbow # ... #MSK #Ortho
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
commonly affects proximal ... displaced mm, proximal ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dislocation, due to EDS ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #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 ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... risk Chest X-ray ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis