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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 ... sail sign or posterior ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
sail sign or posterior ... age 1), radial head ... interosseous nerve ... can't make A-OK sign ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, neuropraxia (anterior ... interosseous nerve ... can't make A-OK sign ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
indicates joint effusion ... intra-articular injury ... called the “Sail sign ... trauma #clinical #radiology ... #msk #hemarthrosis
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
fat pad (sail sign ... Not all joint effusions ... An effusion often ... a significant injury ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology