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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... onto outstretched hand ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... sent home in a thumb ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... fracture, scaphoid ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
lateral epicondyle > radial ... dislocation + radial ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... capitellum (age 1), radial ... onto outstretched hand ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... (scaphoid most ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
whereas the longer radial ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... [cannot extend thumb ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis