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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
distal radioulnar joint ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
distal radial-ulnar joint ... radial-ulnar joint ... supination • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to ... be clinically assessed ... jointOrtho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Forearm #Ulnar ... #Radiology #XRay
Acromioclavicular Joint Separation - Palpable posterior fullness with swelling was seen over his left shoulder (Panels
Acromioclavicular Joint ... acromioclavicular joint ... (Panel C) #Clinical ... #Ortho #Radiology ... #Separation #ACJoint
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint hinge joint ... Finger splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Dislocation #IPJoint ... #Radiology #XRay
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Xrays Check ... A visible posterior ... Not all joint effusions ... #Radiology #peds ... #Pediatrics #clinical