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Supracondylar Fracture Of Humerus

Mechanism

Fall On Outstretched Hand (FOOSH)

What is the most common mechanism of a supracondylar humeral fracture?

More Common In Children

What is true of supracondylar humeral fractures?

Signs & Symptoms

Elbow Pain & Swelling

During your assessment of a patient with a supracondylar humeral fracture which of the following is most likely to be seen?

Diagnosis

X-ray Shows Elbow Effusion

Anterior Sail Sign

During your assessment of a patient with a supracondylar humeral fracture which of the following is most likely to be seen on X-ray?

Posterior Fat Pad Sign

Treatment

Non-displaced: Splint And Sling

Which best describes proper management of a non-displaced supracondylar humeral fracture?

Displaced: Closed Reduction With Percutaneous Pin Placement

Which best describes proper management of a displaced supracondylar humeral fracture?

Considerations

Compartment Syndrome

Which of the following diseases or disorders is most likely a potential complication of a supracondylar humeral fracture?

Volkmann Ischemic Contracture

Brachial Artery Injury

Median Nerve Palsy

Cubitus Varus Deformity

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Median Nerve Entrapment

Which of the following conditions is most commonly associated with carpal tunnel syndrome?

Compression at Carpal Tunnel

What best describes the pathophysiology of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Numbness, Tingling and Pain in Hand

During your assessment of a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome, which of the following symptoms is most likely to be seen?

Phalen's Maneuver

Which of the following tests, maneuvers, or clinical signs is most likely associated with carpal tunnel syndrome?

Tinel's Sign

Splints

What is commonly indicated in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Surgery

Steroids

Nursemaid's Elbow (Radial Head Subluxation)

Pathophysiology

Radial Head Subluxation

Which of the following best describes the injury of nursemaid's elbow?

Inferiorly Under Annular Ligament

If a patient is standing in anatomical position, the proximal radial head is displaced in which of the following ways in a patient with nursemaid's elbow?

Axial Traction on Forearm

Which mechanism of injury is most likely associated with nursemaid's elbow?

Pulled or Lifted by the Hand or Forearm

Which of the following best explains the action that causes nursemaid's elbow?

Children Aged (1-4 Years Old)

Nursemaid's elbow most likely occurs in which of the following?

Extended & Pronated Forearm

Which of the following positions is the most appropriate presentation of a patient with nursemaid's elbow?

Refusal to Bend Elbow

Which of the following is a patient with nursemaid's elbow most likely to refuse?

Manual Reduction

Which of the following treatments is most likely indicated for nursemaid's elbow?

Hyperpronation of Forearm

Which of the following maneuvers is a treatment option for nursemaid's elbow?

Gentle Supination of Elbow at 90 Degrees Flexion

No Immobilization

Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment recommendation in a patient with nursemaid's elbow who undergoes a successful reduction?

Anterior Shoulder Dislocation

Axillary Nerve Damage

Downward subluxation of the proximal humerus can result in what?

Axillary Artery

Which is most likely at risk for damage after an anterior shoulder dislocation?

Rotator Cuff Injury

Supraspinatus Tendon

Which of the following is most often involved in a rotator cuff injury?

Anterior Glenohumeral Ligament

Which of the following is most often involved in a Bankart's lesion?

Anatomic Lesions

Bankart's Lesion

What best describes the pathology that develops after injury to the antero-inferior glenohumeral ligament complex?

Hill-Sachs Lesion

What best describes a posterolateral humeral head indentation fracture?

Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)

Overuse Injury of Flexor Tendons

Pain over Medial Epicondyle

What is a feature of medial epicondylitis?

Conservative Management

What is a treatment for medial epicondylitis&nbsp;

Management

Injections

What is a treatment for medial epiconylitis?

What is a treatment for medial epicondylitis?

Forearm Pronation

What movement is associated with medial epicondylitis?

Wrist Flexion

Characteristics

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Overuse Injury of Extensor Tendons

What syndrome presents with pain in the lateral elbow?&nbsp;

Pain over Lateral Epicondyle

What is s symptom of lateral epicondylitis?&nbsp;

What is a treatment for lateral epicondylitis?

Forearm Supination

Wrist Extension

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