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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... olecranon relative to humerus ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pads (anterior & posterior ... anterior sail sign or posterior ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Elbow #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... brachial artery injury ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Elbow #Humerus ... #Radiology #XRay
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
apposed to the humerus ... while the posterior ... intra-articular injury ... fat pads, the posterior ... #clinical #radiology
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
• Proximal humerus ... • Low foot and ankle ... • Elbow fracture ... • Any injury ... neurovascular injury
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... : Neuropraxia (posterior ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... DC with orthopedic ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
A visible posterior ... a significant injury ... Check the anterior humeral ... cortex of the humerus ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
with a capsule tear ... RHAGL) lesion: Posterior ... capsuloligamentous injury ... BHAGL): Avulsion fracture ... mri #clinical #Radiology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
distal pulses and Ankle ... Check hip and ankle ... assessments (ABIs: Ankle-Brachial-Index ... >> LINK TO ACL TEARS ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... of the humerus ... Applied from below elbow ... of femur with posterior ... of ankle joint/