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Fractures and dislocations of the elbow are a common cause of emergency department visits each year. Radiography remains the bedrock of an initial injury assessment, and recognition of distinctive injury… Click to show full abstract
Fractures and dislocations of the elbow are a common cause of emergency department visits each year. Radiography remains the bedrock of an initial injury assessment, and recognition of distinctive injury patterns based on fracture location, morphology, and severity, guides optimal clinical decision-making. This article reviews basic elbow anatomy, frequently seen fractures and injury patterns, and highlights how these findings influence surgical planning and patient management.
Keywords:
elbow fractures;
anatomy;
radiology;
evaluation elbow;
radiographic evaluation
Journal Title: Seminars in musculoskeletal radiology
Year Published: 2021
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Journal Title: Seminars in musculoskeletal radiology
Year Published: 2021
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