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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
(LCL > MCL), coronoid ... fracture • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
), ligamentous injury ... artery injury ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... (LCL) • ED Management ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
brachial artery injury ... syndrome • ED Management ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... , rhabdo/crush injury ... tourniquet / IVF line draw ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... determine if stress test ... risk Chest X-ray ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis