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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MetroHealth_EM #RadialHead ... #Radiology #XRay
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
x-ray review alignment ... Possible associated injuries ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... Possible associated injuries ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
function of the DIP ... joint needs to be clinically ... Possible associated injuries ... joint • Ortho ... Finger #Radiology #XRay
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Injuries - Elbow ... Xrays Check ... An effusion often ... #Injuries #Xrays ... peds #Pediatrics #clinical
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
PV Card: Knee Injuries ... to remind the clinician ... fractures and hip ... injuries. ... Management #EM #Ortho
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... Possible associated injuries ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay
Sail Sign 
#Clinical #Radiology #Elbow #XRay #SailSign #Joint #Effusion
Sail Sign #Clinical ... #Radiology #Elbow ... #XRay #SailSign ... #Joint #Effusion
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... and PIP joints ... Possible associated injuries ... Finger splint • Ortho ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay
To evaluate the hip for an effusion with POCUS begin just medial to the ASIS, in
for an effusion ... Hip effusions typically ... also visualize effusions ... #Clinical #Anatomy ... EM #Radiology #Ortho