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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
, distal radioulnar ... , elbow dislocation ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Forearm #Radial ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... associated injuries: distal ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... scaphoid entering distally ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Radial Head Fracture Classification - I: Minimally displaced fracture ≤2 mm. II: Fracture fragment displaced >2
Classification ... IV: Associated elbow ... dislocation #Diagnosis ... #EM #Ortho #Radial ... #ALiEM
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... supination • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... brachial artery injury ... Type l, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay