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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... , neuropraxia (anterior ... interosseous nerve ... can't make A-OK sign ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
sail sign or posterior ... Possible associated injuries ... , elbow dislocation ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... fracture, median nerve ... injury • ED ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
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in Upper Limb Injuries ... • Extension of wrist ... adduction) OK Sign ... - AIN (Anterior ... #Injury #UpperExtremities
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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variable gross wrist ... Possible associated injuries ... fracture, median nerve ... syndrome, soft tissue injuries ... Colles #Distal #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... • Due to injury ... Possible associated injuries ... : distal radius ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Possible associated injuries ... : Axillary nerve ... injury (40%, loss ... #Anterior #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
capitellum (age 1), radial ... Possible associated injuries ... interosseous nerve ... brachial artery injury ... #Humerus #Radiology
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Injuries - Elbow ... fat pad (sail sign ... a significant injury ... head dislocation ... #Radiology #peds
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... Possible associated injuries ... : Perilunate dislocation ... , distal radius ... #Carpal #Radiology