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Elbow Injuries - Elbow Dislocations - Anterior vs Posterior #Diagnosis #EM #Ortho #Elbow #Dislocation #Anterior #Posterior
Elbow Injuries - ... Elbow Dislocations ... #Elbow #Dislocation ... #Classification ... #ALiEM
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... Possible associated injuries ... long arm • Ortho ... #Dislocation #Posterior ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... , elbow dislocation ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
- Posterior dislocation ... a femoral head fracture ... #Dagnosis #EM #Ortho ... #Classification ... #Diagram #ALiEM
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
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Possible associated injuries ... Axillary nerve injury ... immobilizer • Ortho ... #Anterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... Possible associated injuries ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Trauma and Spine Classification ... MINOR INJURIES ... Bilateral facet joints dislocation ... Classification ... Indeterminate 3 Injured
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
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 ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis