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Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
displaced fat pads ... Why are the fat pads ... apposed to the humerus ... intra-articular injury ... called the “Sail sign
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... anterior sail sign ... posterior fat pad ... brachial artery injury ... #Humerus #Radiology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... anterior sail sign ... posterior fat pad ... recommendations MH/CCF ... #Radiology #XRay
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... Check the fat pads ... (sail sign) is ... a significant injury ... #peds #Pediatrics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
olecranon relative to humerus ... can't make A-OK sign ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... recommendations MH/CCF
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... skull fracture, e.g ... CSF leak from nose ... trama #pediatrics ... #peds
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... one post op Cardiology