Pediatrics Flashcards
1
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If left untreated, pediatric lateral condyle fractures lead to which deformity?
A
Cubitus valgus; or lateral spurring with pseudo-cubitus varus. Can see a tardy ulnar nerve palsy due to cubitus valgus.
2
Q
What percentage of the overall humeral length comes from the distal growth plate?
A
The distal humerus growth plate contributes approximately 20% of growth to overall humeral length.
3
Q
In a fracture of a pediatric medial epicondyle, where does it most commonly displace? And why?
A
Anteromedially; due to flexor-pronator mass
4
Q
What XR is most accurate to assess degree of displacement in pediatric medial epicondyle fracture?
A
Distal humeral axial radiographs
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