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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
x-ray review alignment ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... fracture • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
disruption, peak age ... disruption on x-ray ... injuries: Rare • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Ossification centers of the elbow - CRITOE Mnemonic 

The ages at which these ossification centers appear
centers of the elbow ... capitellum R - radial ... epicondyle #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pediatrics ... #Peds #CRITOE #
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... 1), radial head ... syndrome • ED Management ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
posterolateral, peak age ... lateral epicondyle > radial ... dislocation + radial ... fracture • ED Management ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with radial ... • Peak age 4-10 ... and missing the radial ... Exam: swollen elbow ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
ligaments (prevent radial ... dislocation, due to EDS ... tendon) • ED Management ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Age 4. ... one post op Cardiology ... risk Chest X-ray ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis