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Supracondylar Elbow Fractures - Diagnosis, Radiographic Features and Management Guide

 - By Dr. Sarah Edwards 
@drsarahedwards
Supracondylar Elbow ... Fractures - Diagnosis ... #Gartland #Classification ... Diagnosis #Management #Radiology ... #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
 • 2-part:
Orthopedic Fracture ... of Proximal Humeral ... of Supracondylar ... disruption of the proximal ... displacement of the wrist
Scaphoid fracture - Proximal Pole - Wrist XRay
Proximal pole scaphoid fractures have poor healing potential
If an
Scaphoid fracture ... - Proximal Pole ... - Wrist XRay Proximal ... #Proximal #WristXRay ... #Radiology #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow ... common elbow fracture ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Fracture #Elbow ... #Humerus #Radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
commonly affects proximal ... displaced mm, proximal ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... #Wrist #Scaphoid ... #Carpal #Radiology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Fracture of proximal ... Exam: swollen elbow ... DC with orthopedic ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #Proximal #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... Injuries - Elbow ... probability of a supracondylar ... long axis of the proximal ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... transcondylar or supracondylar ... Applied from below elbow ... The wrist is held ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics