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Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... ) on Physical Exam ... hypotonic infant, the elbow ... , the elbow will ... hypotonic #peds #pediatrics
Newborn Arm Traction on Physical Exam

Arm traction is done with the baby in the supine position.
Arm Traction on Physical ... Exam Arm traction ... There should be ... extension at the elbow ... #peds #pediatrics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
posterior) and bone ... anterior sail sign ... outstretched hand • Exam ... can't make A-OK sign ... #Humerus #Radiology
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... fat pad (sail sign ... of the humerus should ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology ... #peds #Pediatrics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
the most common elbow ... posterior) and bone ... anterior sail sign ... outstretched hand • Exam ... #Radiology #XRay
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
Radial Head Elbow ... raised fat pads should ... is the luckier one ... called the “Sail sign ... trauma #clinical #radiology
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
Tone - Leg Traction ... on Physical Exam ... The knee should ... on the leg is a sign ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Hand Position on Physical Exam

A newborn baby’s hand is held in a fisted position
Tone - Hand Position ... on Physical Exam ... The hand should ... fisted hand is a sign ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
exam include the ... Vital signs: BP ... exam findings and ... secretions and should ... #Radiology #CTChest