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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
x-ray review alignment ... , distal radioulnar ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... MetroHealth_EM #RadialHead
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... Distal radius ... lunotriquetral ligament ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Forearm #Radial
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... and forearm, limited ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Forearm #Ulnar
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... x-ray review alignment ... brachial artery injury ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
• Low energy distal ... • Elbow fracture ... • Both bone forearm ... • Any injury ... neurovascular injury
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... scapholunate interosseous ligament ... associated injuries: distal ... follow-up with orthopedics ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
capsule. collateral ligaments ... Hyperextension injury ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
based on normal distal ... Fractures-> Femur ... drawers, and special ligament ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... msk #clinical #video