distal humeral fracture Flashcards
1
Q
distal humeral # offended , what are the common complications
A
1- compartment syndrome ( pain out of proportion to physical findings , mainly on fingers dorsiflexion )
2- brachial artery injury ( loss of distal pulses )
3- AIN nerve injury ( inability to do OK sign)
4- Radial nerve injury ( inability to do thumb up sign)