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Which type of fracture is described as a two-column fracture of the distal humerus?
Which type of fracture is described as a two-column fracture of the distal humerus?
- Supracondylar fracture
- Lateral condyle fracture
- Transcondylar fracture (correct)
- Olecranon fracture
What type of fracture involves the metaphysis of the distal humerus?
What type of fracture involves the metaphysis of the distal humerus?
- Supracondylar fracture
- Olecranon fracture
- Lateral condyle fracture (correct)
- Transcondylar fracture
What mechanism of injury generally results in supracondylar or transcondylar fractures?
What mechanism of injury generally results in supracondylar or transcondylar fractures?
- Compression forces across the elbow
- Falling on the shoulder
- Direct blow to the elbow (correct)
- Twisting of the elbow joint
Which type of fracture is indicated for treatment with a long arm cast or posterior long arm splint?
Which type of fracture is indicated for treatment with a long arm cast or posterior long arm splint?
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What is the most common extraarticular injury resulting in supracondylar or transcondylar fractures?
What is the most common extraarticular injury resulting in supracondylar or transcondylar fractures?
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