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Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow ... common elbow fracture ... #Fracture #Elbow ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... distal radioulnar joint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... olecranon relative to humerus ... Possible associated injuries ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay
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 ... Finger #Radiology #XRay
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Possible associated injuries ... extensor tendon), mallet ... Finger splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay