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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• Mechanism: fall ... Splint: Posterior long ... arm • Ortho consult ... Simple, DC with ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Fracture of proximal ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Splint: Posterior long ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
commonly affects proximal ... • Mechanism: Fall ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... displaced mm, proximal ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
• Mechanism: Fall ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Elbow #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... • Mechanism: Fall ... Splint: Posterior long ... Type l, DC with ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

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