Arm Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Holstein-Lewis fx?
A
Distal 1/3 humeral shaft fx
2
Q
Major complication of Holstein-Lewis fx?
A
Radial n palsy
3
Q
Primary deforming forces of humerus shaft fxs?
A
1) Deltoid
2) Pectoralis
4
Q
Most common displacement of supracondylar fractures?
A
Posterior
5
Q
Most common deformity in supracondylar fxs due to malreduction?
A
Cubitus varus (due to malunion)
6
Q
Deforming force on olecranon fxs?
A
Triceps tendon
7
Q
Most common fx site of radial head?
A
Anterolateral portion (weak)
8
Q
Essex-Lopresti fx?
A
1) Communited fx of radial head
2) Dislocation of distal radioulnar joint
3) Proximal migration of radius
4) Tear of interosseous membrane
9
Q
3 most common dx?
A
Elbow
10
Q
Terrible tried of elbow?
A
1) Elbow dx
2) Radial head fx
3) Coronoid fx
