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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
x-ray review alignment ... pads (anterior & posterior ... (LCL > MCL), coronoid ... distal radioulnar joint ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... ), ligamentous injury ... (LCL > MCL), brachial ... artery injury ... #Radiology #XRay
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
x-ray review alignment ... brachial artery injury ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... (LCL) • ED Management ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Type II Acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation
Type I: normal x-ray, sprain
Type II (x-ray as shown above): widened
ligaments Type ... is dislocated posteriorly ... Acromioclavicular #ACJoint ... ShoulderXRay #MSK #Orthopedics ... #Radiology #Clinical
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Xrays Check ... A visible posterior ... Not all joint effusions ... a significant injury ... #Radiology #peds