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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