SAQ 602 – Paediatrics – elbow fracture classification

A 6-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his parents after falling onto an outstretched hand with hyperextension at the elbow. His X-rays are shown below.

State three (3) abnormalities on the X-rays.

(Marked out of 2.0)

/ 2

List one (1) classification method for the injury shown, including the view it is based on and the relevant bone.

(Marked out of 3.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Classification</th> <th>View</th> <th>Bone</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

/ 3

List the three (3) classification types for this injury and provide a short description for each.

(Marked out of 6.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Class</th> <th>Description</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>

/ 6

List four (4) indications for urgent orthopaedic referral in this injury.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

List four (4) potential complications of this injury.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

Total Score: 0 / 19

Percentage: 0%