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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radioulnar joint injury ... , elbow dislocation ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
for associated avulsion ... Hyperextension injury ... associated injuries: Avulsion ... Finger splint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
HAGL) can be a cause ... Differential diagnosis ... capsuloligamentous injury ... fracture at the ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
trapezium, capitate, triquetrum ... radial styloid fracture ... , median nerve injury ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
: ~25% cases. ... Dorsiflexion of foot ... Avulsion fractures ... Avulsion fracture ... #msk #clinical
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... : Hyperflexion injury ... associated injuries: Avulsion ... PIP joint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Prior anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation with Hill-Sachs fracture and Perthes lesion
Imaging Findings:
 • The arrow is
Case description ... surgical repair Differential ... Periosteal Sleeve Avulsion ... Similar injury to ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
Tissue Lesions - Differential ... • Labral Injury ... SoftTissue #Lesions #MSK ... #Differential # ... #Orthopedics #Causes