Forearm Fracture and Deformities

Question 1

_____ fractures account for 33% of elbow fractures.

Answer 1

Radial head

Question 2

Radial head fractures are usually caused by

Answer 2

a forceful load through an outstretched arm.

Question 3

What is a type I radial head fracture?

What can it be treated with?

Answer 3

(nondisplaced) can be treated with a long arm sling.

Question 4

What is a type II radial head fracture?

How is it treated?

Answer 4

(displaced with a single fragment) is typically treated nonoperatively with immobiliza-
tion for 2–3 weeks and early motion with medical clearance.

Question 5

What is a type III radial head fracture?

How is it treated?

Answer 5

(comminuted) is treated operatively, with immobilization and early motion within the first postoperative week as medically prescribed.

Question 6

Interventions for forearm fracture: Orthotics are used for ____ as needed.

Answer 6

immobilization

Question 7

Interventions for forearm fracture: ROM is begun ____

Answer 7

Early, within the 1st week if medically cleared.

Question 8

Interventions for forearm fracture: A sling is used for ____ fractures or ____

Answer 8

Type I

comfort if the client has pain and is nervous in public places.