Elbow Flashcards
Identify the Radial Head Fx Type (1-4) nondisplaced
1
Identify the Radial Head Fx Type (1-4) Fracture w/ displacement, depression or angulation
2
Identify the Radial Head Fx Type (1-4)
Comminuted fx
3
Identify the Radial Head Fx Type (1-4) radial fracture /w dislocation
4
Identify the the treatment for Radial Head Fx Type 1
Hinged elbow splinting/bracing w/ early ROM exercises
2 days
Identify the the treatment for Radial Head Fx Type 2
Open Reduction
Identify the the treatment for Radial Head Fx Type 3
Exciscion of radial head
Pediatric Supraconduylar Fx Type (1-3) Nondisplaced
1
Pediatric Supraconduylar Fx Type (1-3) Gapping anteriorly
2
Pediatric Supraconduylar Fx Type (1-3) No cortical continuity
3
Terrible triad of elbow
Coranoid fracture, elbow dislocation, radial head fx
Type 2 Mason Fx.
(anything besides Comminuted)
What is commonly assoicated with Olecranon fx?
Avulsion injury of triceps.
Inability to extend elbow
How can you distinguish Olecranon fractures based on displacement
< 2mm - Type 1 - Stable
>2mm Type 2- stable
What is the most common dislocation in children ?
elbow- postlateral
10-20 years