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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Classification of PCL Iniuries
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Ligament (PCL) ... : Posterior drawer ... : The PCL is injured ... draw test, - Lachman ... draw test, + Lachman
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... Dislocation The ... common major joint dislocation ... dislocation + radial ... #Dislocation #Posterior
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Scapholunate Dissociation ... scapholunate dissociation ... perilunate or lunate dislocation ... #Scapholunate #Dissociation ... #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Pain control • Splint ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Pain control • Splint ... #Proximal #MSK
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... KNEE DISLOCATIONS ... POSTERIOR DISLOCATION ... , posterior drawers ... #Dislocation #Posterior
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
x-ray review alignment ... Possible associated injuries ... Pain control • Splint ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK