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Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... and forearm, limited ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... #XRay #Diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Tenderness to lateral ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MetroHealth_EM #RadialHead ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Fractures (medial/lateral ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
duck sign" on lateral ... duck sign" on lateral ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
On lateral wrist ... capitate ("apple") should ... tea cup") which should ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
prevent radial and ulnar ... degrees of flexion; lateral ... Finger splint • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Block OK • Shoulder ... dislocation • ... shatt fracture • Elbow ... • Both bone forearm ... Management #Regional #Anesthesia