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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 ... Possible associated injuries ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
disruption on x-ray ... Possible associated injuries ... supination • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... Possible associated injuries ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Possible associated injuries ... dislocation, distal radius ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
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in Upper Limb Injuries ... & Ulnar Fractures ... Small muscles of hand ... OK Sign - AIN (Anterior ... UpperExtremities #diagnosis
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Possible associated injuries ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
capitellum (age 1), radial ... Possible associated injuries ... Type l, DC with ortho ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Supracondylar Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact anterior cortex. Type III:
Supracondylar Fracture ... and posterior cortex ... ) #Diagnosis #EM ... #Ortho #Supracondylar ... Classification #ALiEM
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow Injuries ... - Elbow Xrays ... head and neck should ... #Xrays #Radiology ... peds #Pediatrics #clinical
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... , neuropraxia (anterior ... dislocation + radial ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management