Orthopedics- Upper extremity #5

Posted on: April 22, 2019, by :

Jennifer I Chapman, Children’s National Medical Center

This 5yo girl fell forward onto her outstretched hand and has forearm pain. There is no deformity, swelling, or severe pain, but she holds her arm to her side protectively. Your triage colleague orders Xrays:

Forearm AP view
Forearm Lateral view
What is your role in the ED: (Poll Closed)
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Total Votes: 15
Identify any injury on the Xray (Poll Closed)
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Total Votes: 17
Does this injury require Orthopedic evaluation? (Poll Closed)
 

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