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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Splint: Posterior long ... Simple, DC with ortho ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Elbow #Dislocation ... #Posterior #Radiology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
dislocation, scaphoid ... Type I, DC with ortho ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #RadialHead ... #Radiology #XRay
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... Splint: Posterior long ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... repair MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Splint: Posterior long ... arm • Ortho consult ... Type l, DC with ortho ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Humerus #Radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
• ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with PCP ... x-rays MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM