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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... Possible associated injuries ... (LCL > MCL), brachial ... #Dislocation #Posterior ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
x-ray review alignment ... Possible associated injuries ... (LCL > MCL), coronoid ... , elbow dislocation ... #Radiology #XRay
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Anterior column: AAL ... : Posterior annulus ... Fracture MINOR INJURIES ... Bilateral facet joints dislocation ... Indeterminate 3 Injured
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... scapholunate interosseous ligament ... Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... Possible associated injuries ... (LCL) • ED Management ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
x-ray review alignment ... Possible associated injuries ... brachial artery injury ... long arm • Ortho ... #Humerus #Radiology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... POSTERIOR DISLOCATION ... , Tibial nerve injured ... drawers, and special ligament ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Injuries - Elbow ... A visible posterior ... a significant injury ... a radial head dislocation ... #Radiology #peds
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
capsule. collateral ligaments ... Hyperextension injury ... Possible associated injuries ... Finger splint • Ortho ... #IPJoint #Radiology