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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, neuropraxia (anterior ... interosseous nerve ... can't make A-OK sign ... Splint: Posterior long ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
sail sign or posterior ... dislocation, scaphoid ... fracture • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
sail sign or posterior ... interosseous nerve ... can't make A-OK sign ... Splint: Posterior long ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... posterior interosseous nerve ... Splint: Posterior long ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
with peripheral nerve ... complete paralysis of all ... albuminocytologic dissociation ... and sensitive tests ... #management #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... threat Cranial Nerves ... • Examine for signs ... flexed at the elbow ... #PhysicalExam #neurology