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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... (LCL > MCL), brachial ... dislocation + radial ... • Splint: Posterior ... #Dislocation #Posterior
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... (LCL > MCL), coronoid ... , elbow dislocation ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Scapholunate Dissociation ... scapholunate dissociation ... or lunate dislocation ... or dislocation) ... #Scapholunate #Dissociation
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... POSTERIOR DISLOCATION ... instability with lachmans ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... #Dislocation #Posterior
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
head dislocation ... head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... (LCL) • ED Management ... #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 significant injury ... head dislocation ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... capitellum (age 1), radial ... brachial artery injury ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK