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Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: swollen ... elbow and forearm ... #Forearm #Ulnar ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... joint in adults and ... onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: swelling ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... • Exam: Tenderness ... dislocation, scaphoid ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
dorsum of the hand ... • Exam: Swelling ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: swollen ... forearm and wrist ... #Forearm #Radius ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: Swelling ... #Radiology #XRay
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
ulnar displacernent ... fingertip) • Exam ... , due to EDS and ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
surface • Exam ... hematoma block or ulnar ... "fight bite", Keflex ... object) • Splint: Ulnar ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Xrays Check ... the radial head and ... a radial head dislocation ... #Injuries #Xrays ... #Radiology #peds