distal humeral fracture Flashcards

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distal humeral # offended , what are the common complications

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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)

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