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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
), ligamentous injury ... (LCL > MCL), brachial ... artery injury ... fracture • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
(LCL > MCL), coronoid ... , elbow dislocation ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... (LCL) • ED Management ... DC with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Compartment syndrome risk ... x-rays, vascular assessments ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... reduction needed for neuro
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preop creatinine ... Preop creatinine ... algorithm to determine ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... medical and surgical management