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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
x-ray review alignment ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Management: Pain ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
scapholunate interosseous ligament ... • ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Valgus Stress Test for Ulnar (Medial) Collateral Ligament Stability on Elbow Examination

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can
Ligament Stability ... complete ligamentous tear ... Valgus #Stress #UCL ... #elbow #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Varus Stress Test for Radial (Lateral) Collateral Ligament Stability on Elbow Examination

Radial collateral ligament stability can
Ligament Stability ... complete ligamentous tear ... #Stress #Test #RCL ... #elbow #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... ligamentous injury (LCL ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint capsule. collateral ... ligaments (prevent ... tendon) • ED Management ... Finger splint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
lachmans, posterior drawers ... , and special ligament ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... TEARS. ... Posterior #Injury #msk