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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... non-displaced radial head ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... age 1), radial head ... Posterior long arm ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
epicondyle > radial head ... dislocation + radial head ... Posterior long arm ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Xrays Check ... joint effusions are ... of the radial head ... capitellum: a radial head ... #Injuries #Xrays
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
shaft with radial head ... missing the radial head ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Posterior long arm ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM