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Elbow XRay

Aka: Elbow XRay, Sail Sign

Views
1. Anteroposterior
2. Lateral
Technique
1. Elbow in 90 degree flexion
2. Compare with opposite elbow
Evaluation: Findings suggestive of Fracture
1. Posterior fat pad sign
2. Sail Sign (effusion displaces the anterior fat pad)

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 12/28/2011 and last published on 2/5/2012.

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