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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... ligamentous injury (LCL ... > MCL), brachial ... • Splint: Posterior ... #Dislocation #Posterior
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
(anterior & posterior ... Ligamentous injury (LCL ... > MCL), coronoid ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... (anterior & posterior ... Pain control • Splint ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... ligamentous injury (LCL ... Pain control • Splint ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #Proximal #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
A visible posterior ... Not all joint effusions ... a radial head dislocation ... Draw the RC line ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... POSTERIOR DISLOCATION ... , posterior drawers ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... #msk #clinical