11 results
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... onto outstretched hand ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
distal radioulnar joint ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint dislocations ... , due to EDS and ... Finger splint • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
- Pediatric Fractures ... orthopedics in ... orthopedics in ... ortho treatment ... #Peds #Orthopedics
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
dislocated major joint ... Most common major joint ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Causes of Common Accidental and Non-Accidental Pediatric Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Accidental Trauma
 - Distal Radius
Common Accidental and ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Elbow ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... DC with orthopedic
Salter Harris Physeal Injury Classification

S - Straight through - Type I - Separation through the physis
A
the epiphysis, and ... into the joint ... metaphysis, physis and ... SALTR #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Orthopedics
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... Not all joint effusions ... the radial head and ... a radial head dislocation ... Xrays #Radiology #peds