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#Supracondylar fracture humerus skin

CT angiography: indicated for suspected vascular injury.CT: indicated in preoperative planning for complicated fractures, assessment of associated injuries, and inconclusive x-ray findings.Anterior fat pad sign ( sail sign): a radiographic finding caused by an elbow joint effusion results in the presence of a convex lucent crescent in the coronoid fossa on a lateral x-ray view of the elbowĪ visible anterior fat pad may be normal, but a visible posterior fat pad is always abnormal.Adults: suggests a radial head fracture.

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Children: suggests a supracondylar fracture.Posterior fat pad sign: a radiographic finding caused by an elbow joint effusion results in the presence of a lucent crescent in the olecranon fossa on a lateral x-ray view of the elbow.In addition to radiographic fracture signs, fat pads may be visible.Obtain anteroposterior and lateral views, as well as an oblique view as needed.Humerus : Obtain anteroposterior and lateral views.Shoulder : Obtain true anteroposterior, trans-scapular lateral ( Y view), and axillary lateral views.All views : : Evaluate for radiographic fracture signs, fracture fragments, displacement, angulation, and/or dislocation.Imaging for humerus fractures typically includes x-ray views of the humerus, shoulder, and elbow.

#Supracondylar fracture humerus skin

Skin exam: Evaluate for laceration, tearing, and tenting.

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Evaluate for median nerve injury, radial nerve injury, and ulnar nerve injury.

Assess radial and ulnar artery pulses and capillary refill time.

Musculoskeletal exam: Evaluate for clinical features of a fracture.

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