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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... Possible associated injuries ... Type l, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
- Pediatric Fractures ... be visible on X-ray ... orthopedics in ... orthopedics in ... #Peds #Orthopedics
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Possible associated injuries ... flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
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 ... DC with orthopedic ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... Injuries - Elbow ... Xrays Check ... #Injuries #Xrays ... #Radiology #peds
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Possible associated injuries ... dislocation, due to EDS ... Finger splint • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay