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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
& posterior) and ... sail sign or posterior ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... , neuropraxia (anterior ... long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... ligamentous injury (LCL ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... DC with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... instability with lachmans ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic