Falling on an Outstretched Hand

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Which bone is the most frequently fractured carpal bone in the upper limb?

  • Radius
  • Humerus
  • Clavicle
  • Scaphoid (correct)

What is the mechanism of fracture in Colles' fracture?

  • The force drives the distal fragment posteriorly and superiorly. (correct)
  • The force drives the proximal fragment posteriorly and superiorly.
  • The force drives the distal fragment anteriorly and inferiorly.
  • The force drives the proximal fragment anteriorly and inferiorly.

Which structures are commonly injured in Colles' fracture?

  • Long flexor tendons and long extensor tendons (correct)
  • Flexor retinaculum and long extensor tendons
  • Long flexor tendons
  • Long extensor tendons

Which nerve is commonly injured in a fracture of the medial epicondyle of the humerus?

<p>Ulnar nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly fractured bone in the body?

<p>Clavicle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is commonly injured in a fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus?

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Which muscle is responsible for tilting the medial fragment of a fractured clavicle upward?

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Which of the following is a symptom of radial nerve injury?

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What is the most likely diagnosis for a 2-year-old boy who refuses to move his right arm after being lifted up by the arms?

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What is the most common cause of injury to the radial nerve?

<p>Injury to the spiral groove (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the deformity associated with radial nerve injury?

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Which nerve is commonly injured in a fracture of the distal end of the humerus?

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Which artery is commonly injured in a fracture of the supracondylar region of the humerus?

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Which nerve is commonly injured in a fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus?

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What is the most commonly fractured bone in the body?

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Which of the following is a common injury associated with a fall on an outstretched hand with extended wrist?

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Which structure is commonly injured in a fracture of the scaphoid bone?

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What deformity is associated with a Colles' fracture?

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Which of the following is a symptom of radial nerve injury?

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What is the deformity associated with radial nerve injury?

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What is the most likely diagnosis for a 2-year-old boy who refuses to move his right arm after being lifted up by the arms?

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Which nerve is commonly injured in a fracture mid-shaft of the humerus?

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Which bone is commonly fractured in a fall on an outstretched hand with extended wrist?

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Which structure is commonly injured in a fracture of the distal end of the radius?

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Which joint is commonly dislocated in a fall on an outstretched hand with extended wrist?

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Which of the following is a common cause of injury to the radial nerve?

<p>Intramuscular injection in the triceps brachii (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely diagnosis for a 2-year-old boy who refuses to move his right arm after being lifted up by the arms?

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Which of the following is a symptom of radial nerve injury?

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What deformity is associated with radial nerve injury?

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Which nerve is commonly injured in a fracture of the supracondylar region of the humerus?

<p>Ulnar nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of injury to the median nerve at the elbow?

<p>Pronator teres syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artery is commonly injured in a fracture of the distal end of the humerus?

<p>Inferior ulnar collateral artery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for tilting the medial fragment of a fractured clavicle upward?

<p>Sternocleidomastoid muscle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Scaphoid Fracture

Most frequently fractured carpal bone in the upper limb.

Colles' Fracture Mechanism

Fracture where force drives the distal radius fragment posteriorly and superiorly.

Colles' Fracture Injuries

Long flexor and extensor tendons can be injured.

Medial Epicondyle Fracture Nerve

Ulnar nerve

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Most Fractured Bone

Clavicle

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Surgical Neck Fracture Nerve

Axillary nerve

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Clavicle Fracture Muscle

Sternocleidomastoid muscle

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Radial Nerve Symptoms

Wrist drop

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Pulled Elbow Diagnosis

Supracondylar fracture of the humerus

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Radial Nerve Injury Cause

Injury to the spiral groove

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Radial Nerve Deformity

Wrist drop

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Distal Humerus Fracture Nerve

Ulnar nerve

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Supracondylar Artery Injury

Inferior ulnar collateral artery

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Colles' Fracture Deformity

Dinnerfork deformity

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Mid-shaft Humerus Fracture Nerve

Radial nerve

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Outstretched Hand Fracture

Scaphoid

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Scaphoid Fracture Injury

Flexor retinaculum

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Outstretched Hand Dislocation

Elbow joint

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Radial Nerve Cause

Intramuscular injection in the triceps brachii

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Median Nerve Cause

Pronator teres syndrome

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