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Supracondylar Elbow Fractures - Diagnosis, Radiographic Features and Management Guide

 - By Dr. Sarah Edwards 
@drsarahedwards
Supracondylar Elbow Fractures ... and Management ... DrVikasShah #Elbow #XRay ... #Types #Gartland ... #Classification
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
• ED Management ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... I, DC with ortho ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
A quick guide for Salter Harris fractures. How to remember and parents want to know the
Salter Harris fractures ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Ortho #SalterHarris ... #Classification ... #Types #SALTER
Supracondylar Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact anterior cortex. Type III:
Supracondylar Fracture ... Classification ... Type III: Complete ... Diagnosis #EM #Ortho ... #Classification
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
syndrome • ED Management ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... l, DC with ortho ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, complex = fracture ... • ED Management ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
supination if types ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Disposition Types ... children Type ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
be visible on X-ray ... Most common type ... immediate pediatric ortho ... immediate pediatric ortho ... Orthopedics #Diagnosis #Management
Supracondylar Extension Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact posterior cortex. Type
Supracondylar Extension Fracture ... Classification ... Type III: Complete ... Diagnosis #EM #Ortho ... #Classification
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
- ED Management ... • Most common type ... flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management