Elbow Fractures Rehabilitation Quiz
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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?

  • Supracondylar fracture
  • Olecranon fracture
  • Lateral condyle fracture (correct)
  • Transcondylar fracture

    • 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?

    <p>Nondisplaced fractures of the distal humerus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common extraarticular injury resulting in supracondylar or transcondylar fractures?

    <p>Fall on an outstretched hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

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