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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... Named based on anatomic ... olecranon relative to humerus ... #Dislocation #Posterior ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pads (anterior & posterior ... anterior sail sign or posterior ... dislocation, scaphoid ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... pads (anterior & posterior ... #Elbow #Humerus ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Xrays Check ... A visible posterior ... cortex of the humerus ... a radial head dislocation ... #Injuries #Xrays
Humeral Head Growth Plate on POCUS

The humeral head is sitting in the glenoid without anterior or
without anterior or posterior ... dislocation. ... mistaken for a fracture ... POCUS #Clinical #MSK ... #Ultrasound
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... : Neuropraxia (posterior ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation and Reduction on POCUS

The transducer is placed posteriorly over the shoulder, revealing anterior
transducer is placed posteriorly ... displacement of the humeral ... ideally after an ultrasound-guided ... POCUS #clinical #anatomy ... #msk #ultrasound
Humeral Head Growth Plate on Shoulder POCUS

A 15yo male presents with shoulder pain. Which of the
diagnosis based on the ultrasound ... without anterior or posterior ... dislocation. ... mistaken for a fracture ... Shoulder #POCUS #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
of the humerus ... Applied from below elbow ... of femur with posterior ... reduction of hip dislocation ... deformity of hip and knee