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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pads (anterior & posterior ... Possible associated injuries ... (LCL > MCL), coronoid ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Elbow #Radiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... Possible associated injuries ... artery injury ... long arm • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
PV Card: Knee Injuries ... to remind the clinician ... and hip injuries ... Management #EM #Ortho ... #Knee #Injuries
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... : Hyperflexion injury ... Possible associated injuries ... joint • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Possible associated injuries ... syndrome, soft tissue injuries ... reduction using finger ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Colles #Distal #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... Possible associated injuries ... brachial artery injury ... long arm • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... Possible associated injuries ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... Possible associated injuries ... splint • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... , POSTERIOR KNEE ... , Tibial nerve injured ... Check hip and ankle ... #Injury #msk #clinical
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology