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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
x-ray review alignment ... distal radioulnar joint ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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, acute carpal tunnel ... syndrome, soft ... lunotriquetral ligament ... #Forearm #Radial ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... ), ligamentous injury ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... x-ray review alignment ... brachial artery injury ... ), compartment syndrome ... #Radiology #XRay
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... ), compartment syndrome ... , ligamentous injury ... #Forearm #Ulnar ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... scapholunate interosseous ligament ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
capsule. collateral ligaments ... Hyperextension injury ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
hip and ankle joints ... Compartment syndrome ... drawers, and special ligament ... /meniscus testing ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic