Exam 2 - Clinical conditions

Question 1

Supracondylar fracture

Answer 1

• Fracture above the lateral and medial supracondylar ridges

- common in children and the elderly

Question 2

Nursemaid’s elbow

Answer 2

Subluxation of the radial head from the annular ligament

-Common in children because their annular ligament is not completely formed yet

Question 3

(subcutaneous) Olecranon buristis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the bursa at the olecranon

• due to excessive leaning on the elbow
• common in nursing homes