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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
> MCL), brachial ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
), compartment syndrome ... Type l, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with PCP ... or orthopedics ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... ), compartment syndrome ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #Proximal #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... tunnel syndrome ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... determine if stress test ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... one post op Cardiology ... events or death (CARP
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
nerve injury (25%) TEST ... lachmans, posterior drawers ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... Posterior #Injury #msk