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Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
 • 2-part:
radius with dislocation ... of the distal radius ... with dislocation ... of the distal radio-ulnar ... first metacarpal bone
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... posterior) and bone ... , distal radioulnar ... dislocation, scaphoid
Causes of Common Accidental and Non-Accidental Pediatric Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Accidental Trauma
 - Distal Radius
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Green stick (bone ... - Elbow ... - Distal Radius ... • Green stick (bone
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... Dislocation The ... lateral epicondyle > radial ... + radial head fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... common carpal bone ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... , distal radius ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
between all carpal bones ... between all carpal bones ... associated injuries: distal ... radius fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... Injuries - Elbow ... associated with fractures ... with the distal ... head dislocation
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
radius ("saucer ... radius "saucer" ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... styloid fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Radial Nerve Block on POCUS
Identification of the radial nerve in the right upper arm just proximal
on POCUS Identification ... proximal to the elbow ... a patient with distal ... radius fracture ... #NerveBlock #POCUS
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with radial ... head dislocation ... head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM