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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... review alignment ... sail sign or posterior ... > MCL), coronoid
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
(medial/lateral ... , neuropraxia (anterior ... can't make A-OK sign ... > MCL), brachial ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
shearing injury -> Ligaments ... onto lateral hip Signs ... Complications: • Inability ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #orthopedics
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
shoulder instability ... J-shape." o Usually anterior ... shoulder dislocation ... BHAGL): Avulsion fracture ... GAGL): "Reverse J sign
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
review alignment ... sail sign or posterior ... capitellum (age 1), radial ... can't make A-OK sign ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Anterior Shoulder ... muscle, tendon, ligaments ... on axillary x-ray ... #Diagnosis #signs ... symptoms #msk #orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
all carpal bones should ... "Terry Thomas" sign ... scapholunate interosseous ligament ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Medial Meniscus Bucket Handle Tear - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Truncation of the medial meniscus on
The "double PCL ... sign" is seen on ... parallel to the PCL ... Meniscofemoral ligament ... BucketHandle #Tear #knee
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Injuries - Elbow Xrays ... fat pad (sail sign ... of the humerus should ... head and neck should ... Elbow #Injuries #Xrays
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
Hand X-Ray Anatomy ... from lateral to medial ... In case of a fracture ... important to look for signs ... drdevrad #Hand #XRay