SAQ 562 – Paediatrics – toddler tibial injury and disposition

Marked out of 12.00

A 2-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department after jumping from a bed. He refuses to weight bear on his left leg. His X-rays are shown below.

AP X-ray of a toddler's left lower leg after refusing to weight bear.
Left lower leg X-ray, AP view
Lateral X-ray of a toddler's left lower leg after refusing to weight bear.
Left lower leg X-ray, lateral view

State three (3) descriptive features of the abnormal finding.

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What is the diagnosis?

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State four (4) methods to manage this child's pain.

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What is your disposition plan?

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List three (3) potential complications of this injury.

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Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%

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