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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... dislocation, scaphoid ... #Radius #Fracture ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... with the distal radius ... with the distal radius ... , triquetrum), radial ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
injuries: distal radius ... fracture, scaphoid ... fracture, perilunate ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... epicondyle > radial ... dislocation + radial ... #Dislocation #Posterior ... #Radiology #XRay
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... ulnar shaft with radial ... missing the radial ... Exam: swollen elbow ... #XRay #Diagnosis