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Ossification centers of the elbow - CRITOE Mnemonic 

The ages at which these ossification centers appear
of the elbow - ... Mnemonic The ages ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... CRITOE #Mnemonic #Elbow ... Ages
Age of Ossification of Carpal Bones
Capitate - 1 Month
Hamate - 2 Months
Triquetral - 3 Years
Lunate -
Age of Ossification ... Hamate - 2 Months Triquetral ... me remember the age ... #Age #Carpal #Bones ... #wrist #radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
children, peak age ... fracture' • Ossification ... "; capitellum (age ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Complications are ... fractures • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
posterolateral, peak age ... fracture • ED Management ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
head fractures are ... fracture • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
• Peak age 4-10 ... Exam: swollen elbow ... • Nonoperative managernent ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
disruption, peak age ... injuries: Rare • ED Management ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Diagnosis and Management ... Factors: • Advanced age ... fingers, wrist, elbow ... cellulitis mimic, bursitis ... Tophi on extensor elbows
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Age 4. ... one post op Cardiology ... Determine if any labs are ... medical and surgical management