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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
Supracondylar Elbow ... common elbow fracture ... (anterior & posterior ... #Fracture #Elbow ... #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
A visible posterior ... probability of a supracondylar ... a radial head dislocation ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology ... #peds #Pediatrics
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 ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
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