Notes in 16 Elbow and Forearm

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Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmCase: Elbow injuryPlain film: elbow dislocation with perching of the {{c4::humerus}} on the {{c5::…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmThe terrible triad is known as1. {{c1::Posterior elbow dislocation}}2. {{c2::Fracture of the coronoid proces…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmDamage of the soft tissues in posterior elbow dislocations usually first involves the {{c1::lateral}} aspect…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmIn the setting of elbow instability, if a {{c1::radial head}} fracture is seen, then a CT should be per…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmCase: Elbow injuryYellow arrow: Anterior displacement of the {{c1::anterior fat pad}} aka {{c…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmAn elbow {{c1::effusion}} causes the fat pad sign - raising the anterior and/or posterior fat pads.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and Forearm{{c1::Sail sign}} represents elevation of the {{c2::anterior::anterior or posterior?}} fat pad only
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmOn a lateral elbow radiograph, if the fat pad sign is seen though no fracture is identified, then {{c1::addi…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmThe most common elbow fracture in children is the {{c1::supracondylar}} fracture
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and Forearm{{c4::Essex-Lopresti}} fracture-dislocation is defined as:{{c1::Radial head}} fracture with- Tearing at the …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and Forearm{{c3::Monteggia}} fracture-dislocation is defined as:- {{c1::Ulnar}} fracture - {{c2::Radial head}…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmCase: Forearm injuryYellow arrow: {{c1::Ulnar}} fracture in the mid-diaphysesRed arrow: …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmCase: Forearm injuryYellow arrow: Fracture of the {{c1::distal}} third of the {{c4::radial di…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and Forearm{{c3::Galeazzi}} fracture-dislocation is defined as:- Fracture of the {{c1::distal third}} of…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and Forearm{{c1::Colles}} fracture is defined as: - Fracture of the {{c2::distal radius}} with {{c3::dorsal}}&nbsp…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and Forearm{{c1::Barton}} fracture is defined as:- Intra-articular {{c2::oblique}} fracture of the {{c3::dist…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmBarton fracture is associated with dorsal {{c1::subluxation/dislocation}} of the {{c2::radiocarpal}} joint
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmSmith fracture type {{c1::I}} is a reverse {{c2::Colles}} fracture: an {{c3::extra}}-articular transver…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmSmith fracture type {{c1::II}} is a reverse {{c2::Barton}} fracture: an {{c3::intra}}-articular fracture wit…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and Forearm{{c3::Hutchinson (Chauffeur's)}} fracture is defined as:- Fracture of the {{c1::radial}} aspect of the {{c2:…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmThe {{c1::UCL/MCL}} is the ligamentous stabilizer against {{c2::valgus}} stress or force against the {{c3::l…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmCase: Elbow injury, coronal T1-weighted MRI with fat suppression from an arthrogram Yellow arrow:&…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmCompared to the knee, {{c1::chronic::acute vs chronic}} valgus stress on the MCL/UCL results in a tear, usua…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and Forearm{{c1::"Telos"/valgus}} stress views can show widening of the {{c2::medial}} joint space in an {{c3::MCL…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmCase: Elbow injuryYellow arrow: {{c1::Widening}} of the medial compartment with valgus applie…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmMCL/UCL tears may involve the {{c1::ulnar}} attachment to the {{c3::sublime tubercle}}, the {{c2::humer…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmCase: Elbow injuryYellow arrow: {{c1::Subcutaneous edema}} behind the {{c3::olecranon}}Red ar…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmThe three heads of the tricep insert distally into the {{c1::ulnar olecranon}}, tears commonly involve a bon…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmCase: Elbow injuryYellow arrows: tear of {{c1::distal biceps}} from its attachment of the {{c2::ra…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmBoth the {{c1::short}} and the {{c1::long}} heads of the distal biceps insert next to each other on the…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and Forearm{{c1::Shoulder}} dislocations are the most common joint dislocation in adults, {{c1::elbow}} dislocations ar…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and Forearm{{c1::Posterior::Anterior or Posterior?}} dislocations are far more common in the elbow
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmElevation of the {{c2::posterior::anterior or posterior}} fat pad is considered nearly diagnostic for f…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmElevation of the {{c1::anterior::anterior or posterior?}} fat pad is less specific for fracture
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and Forearm{{c1::Colles fracture}} is the most common injury to the distal forearm
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmColles fracture typically results from {{c1::FOOSH::mechanism of injury}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmOf the Smith fracture types, which is most common?{{c1::Type I}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmTriceps tears are relatively {{c1::rare::rare or common?}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmTriceps tears are usually seen in the setting of {{c1::high impact (weight lifting, football)}} or come with…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmThe bicipital aponeurosis (aka: {{c1::lacertus fibrosus}}) is located at the level of the {{c2::myotendinous…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmThe lacertus fibrosus, when intact, prevents {{c1::proximal}} retraction of the biceps
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Elbow and ForearmIf proximal retraction is present in the setting of biceps tear, then the {{c1::lacertus fibrosus}} is presu…
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