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What does a "fat pad sign" represent?
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Displacement of adipose layer overlying the joint capsule in the presence of effusion or hemarthrosis
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Which is more common: intercondylar or supracondylar distal humerus fractures?
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Intercondylar
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What is a Volkmann ischemic contracture?
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Flexion contracture of wrist
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How will you treat a nondisplaced/minimally displaced extra-articular supracondylar fracture?
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Posterior long arm splint in 90 degree of elbow flexion
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Complications of extra-articular supracondylar humerus fracture?
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1. Volkmann's contracture
2. Decreased elbow ROM 3. Heterotopic bone formation |
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Describe
Patient has CHF, inoperable CAD. Deemed unfit for ORIF. Discuss management |
Transcondylar distal humerus fracture
ORIF is preferred but needs nonoperative management "Bag of bones" Placed in a collar and cuff with as much flexion as possible. Idea is to obtain a painless "pseudoarthrosis" which allows for motion |
