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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
(LCL > MCL), coronoid ... , elbow dislocation ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MetroHealth_EM #RadialHead
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
), ligamentous injury ... (LCL > MCL), brachial ... artery injury ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Fracture of proximal ... ulnar shaft with ... Exam: swollen elbow ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... I or Ill) • Ortho
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Proximal humerus ... and dislocation ... • Elbow fracture ... • Femoral shaft ... • Any injury
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... cervical spine injury ... Applied from below elbow ... reduction of hip dislocation ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Not all joint effusions ... a significant injury ... a radial head dislocation ... long axis of the proximal ... central axis of the shaft
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
unique approach and workup ... (25%) TEST FOR: ... WORK UP: obtain ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic