SAQ 826 – Paediatrics – supracondylar elbow injury assessment

You are asked to review an 8-year-old boy brought to your ED after a low-level fall from play equipment. He has an isolated right elbow injury with no evidence of other injuries, and you suspect a supracondylar fracture.

Complete the table by listing one important detail for each Gartland classification category of supracondylar fractures.

(Marked out of 3.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Gartland classification</th> <th>Detail</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>I</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>II</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>III</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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You are concerned that this child has sustained a significant injury. Fill in the table with the nerve you would immediately assess and how you would perform each motor assessment.

(Marked out of 6.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Nerve</th> <th>Expected normal motor examination finding</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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Your physical findings are consistent with a serious supracondylar injury. Detail three (3) immediate management steps for this child.

(Marked out of 3.0)

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Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%