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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
are the most common ... in adults and are ... x-ray review alignment ... dislocation, scaphoid ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
lateral epicondyle > radial ... + radial head fracture ... procedural sedation and reduction ... Posterior long arm ... #Radiology #XRay
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
- C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... nerve in the radial ... Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... regimental badge" anesthesia ... sensory #motor #arm
Radial Nerve Block on POCUS
Identification of the radial nerve in the right upper arm just proximal
on POCUS Identification ... the right upper arm ... proximal to the elbow ... #NerveBlock #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #anesthesia
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... Xrays Check ... joint effusions are ... head dislocation ... #Injuries #Xrays
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine: Interscalene Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Uses in the Emergency Department:
mid-humerus fracture, reduction ... of shoulder dislocation ... at the lateral arm ... block #ultrasound #anesthesia ... #pocus
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Posterior long arm ... • If stable reduction ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay
POCUS for distal radius fracture reduction confirmation. 
Avoid unnecessary check x-ray trips by confirming reduction using
radius fracture ... reduction confirmation ... unnecessary check x-ray ... are often more ... #Radius #Fracture
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
• PIP joints are ... and PIP joints are ... ligaments (prevent radial ... Digital block and reduction ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay