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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
(medial/lateral ... can't make A-OK sign ... + radial head fracture ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... Tenderness to lateral ... , elbow dislocation ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... • Due to injury ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... (LCL) • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
On lateral wrist ... , median nerve injury ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
fat pad (sail sign ... Not all joint effusions ... a significant injury ... head dislocation ... peds #Pediatrics #clinical
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
lachmans, posterior drawers ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... consult for these types ... #msk #clinical