ORTHOPAEDICS - ADULT
FOREARM
Stems - Adults get Galeazzi fractures, Kids get Monteggia - based on prior Q’s
Prompt
ResponseRadial shaft fracture
- Transverse
- Displaced medially
- Displaced dorsally
- Shortened
- volar/anterior angulation
- Dorsal displacement of ulnar
PromptManagement steps
ResponseAnalgesia - IV morphine 2.5mg aliquots
Backslab - long arm
Elevation
Orthopedic referral for ORIF
Qualified reduction in ED if NV involvement
Backslab - long arm
Elevation
Orthopedic referral for ORIF
Qualified reduction in ED if NV involvement