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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... olecranon relative to humerus ... onto outstretched hand ... Possible associated injuries ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
hinge joint; ROM ... Possible associated injuries ... splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
onto outstretched hand ... Possible associated injuries ... distal radioulnar joint ... • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
needs to be clinically ... Possible associated injuries ... • Ortho consult ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... onto outstretched hand ... Possible associated injuries ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Elbow #Humerus
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
dislocated major joint ... Possible associated injuries ... depression in the humeral ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports