Flashcards in Injuries Deck (1)
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Q
Supracondylar fracture
A
- fall onto outstretched arm
- pain, swelling, limited range of motion
- particularly in children age 2-7
Dx: Xray
Occult fracture; displaced posterior fat pad from inflammation, fracture line or dsplacement of humerus
Tx: nondisplaced: long arm splint and sling
dixplaced: surgical reduction and pinning
Complication: neurovascular injury and compartment syndrome (pallor, paresthesias, pulselessness, paralysis) > emergency fasciotomy