This cheerleader has a dislocated elbow, but what else should you notice?

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This is a classic example of an elbow dislocation as seen on the MRI (images 1-4) and X-ray (image 5). While the elbow dislocation is quite conspicuous, what else should you make sure to notice?

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Coronal T2 SPIR

Coronal T2 SPIR

Coronal

Axial T2

X-ray

Make sure you also make note of the medial apophyseal avulsion of the medial humeral epicondyle, as indicated by the arrows in images 1-3. For more case review, check out MRI Online.

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