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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
most common in children ... most common in children ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology
Pediatric Concussions

Concussion is 
common after 
minor head 
Injuries 

Only 10% will 
report a loss of 
consciousness
Pediatric Concussions ... movements may also cause ... lifetime Young children ... The maiority of children ... #Concussion #Pediatric
Osteoid osteomas are benign bone-forming tumours that typically occur in children (particularly adolescents). They have characteristic
typically occur in children ... and classically cause ... osteoma #tumor #children ... #peds #pediatrics ... #nidus #radiology
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints, Casts ... the humerus in children ... cervical spine injury ... cervical spine injury ... bucket handle injury
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... Fracture of proximal ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... successful in children ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
Radial Head Elbow Fracture ... intra-articular injury ... So even in a case ... head while in children ... trauma #clinical #radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture ... Most common elbow fracture ... in children, peak ... brachial artery injury ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... associated with fractures ... a significant injury ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology ... #peds #Pediatrics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Finger deformity caused ... : Hyperflexion injury ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Head Injuries in Children ... non-accidental injury ... depressed skull injury ... of basal skull fracture ... #trama #pediatrics