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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
(anterior & posterior ... distal radioulnar joint ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #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 ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
needs to be clinically ... • Ortho consult ... Finger #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
humerus while the posterior ... If the fat pads ... , the posterior ... Fracture #trauma #clinical ... #radiology #msk
Lipohemarthrosis on Elbow POCUS

Use POCUS when the elbow joint effusion is unclear on X-Ray.

Dr. Mohammed Alshamsi
POCUS Use POCUS ... joint effusion is ... unclear on X-Ray ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #msk
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Finger splint • Ortho ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
distal radial-ulnar joint ... control • Splint: Posterior ... supination • Ortho ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Xrays Check ... A visible posterior ... Not all joint effusions ... #Injuries #Xrays ... #Pediatrics #clinical