Quiz on Traumatic Injuries of the Elbow

What is the mechanism of injury for a fracture of the radial head and neck?

• Fall on outstretched hand with elbow flexed

• Direct trauma to the elbow

• Twisting of the elbow joint

• Compression injury to the elbow

How are undisplaced fractures of the radial head and neck treated in adults and children?

• Physical therapy only

• Casting for 6 weeks

• Sling and splint

• Open reduction and internal fixation

What is not the classification of olecranon fractures?

• Transverse or oblique fracture

• Fracture dislocation

• Birth injuries

• Comminuted fracture & Avulsion fracture

How are displaced fractures of the olecranon usually treated?

• Posterior plaster splint

• Open reduction

• Functional cast brace

• Physical therapy only

What is the mechanism of injury for fractures of the forearm?

• Indirect force only

• Direct force only

• Both direct and indirect force

• Birth injuries only

How are supracondylar fractures treated in children?

• Open reduction under general anesthesia

• Closed reduction with K wire

• Surgical fixation with plates and screws

• Physical therapy only

What is the most serious acute injury to the elbow joint?

• Fracture of the olecranon

• Dislocation of the elbow

• Fracture of the radial head

• Posterior dislocation of the elbow

What is a common complication of posterior dislocation of the elbow?

• Supracondylar fracture

• Myositis ossificans

• Fracture of the radial head

• Ulnar nerve involvement

What is the treatment of choice for unstable and displaced supracondylar fractures?

• Physical therapy

• Surgical fixation with plates and screws

• Closed reduction under local anesthesia

• Functional cast brace