Childhood fractures Flashcards
1
Q
Most common paediatric elbow fracture
A
Supracondylar
2
Q
Mechanism and complications of supracondylar fractures
A
Fall onto hyperextended arm
Brachial artery, ulnar nerve
3
Q
Management of fracture eg supracondylar
A
Theatre
- general anaesthesia
- reduce fracture
- stabilise with eg k wires and plaster cast
4
Q
Post op management of fracture with k wires and plaster
A
Upper limb - remove in 4 weeks
Encourage to mobilise
Lower limb - movement restricted/immobilised for 6-8 weeks
Check for paraesthesia in distal limb
