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Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
 • 2-part:
Orthopedic Fracture ... radiocapitallar joint ... joint Colles' ... the radiocarpal joint ... #Upper #Limbs #Orthopedics
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Galeazzi Fracture ... Fracture of distal ... joint disruption ... joint (DRUJ) ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... distal radioulnar joint ... II-IV, pending orthopedic
Positive Babinski Reflex with dorsiflexion of the big toe after stroking the sole of the foot.
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Positive Babinski ... Reflex with dorsiflexion ... #Reflex #Upgoing ... #Positive #Peds ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... lateral epicondyle > radial ... dislocation + radial ... Complex, pending orthopedic
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... ligaments (prevent radial ... dislocation, due to EDS ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Check the fat pads ... Not all joint effusions ... associated with fractures ... supracondylar fracture ... Xrays #Radiology #peds
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
Radial Head Elbow ... surrounding the elbow joint ... of blood in the joint ... is that of the radial ... Pal @drdevrad #Radial
Salter Harris Physeal Injury Classification

S - Straight through - Type I - Separation through the physis
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Above - Type II - Fracture ... , and into the joint ... - Compression fracture ... SALTR #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... capitellum (age 1), radial ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics