Q. Which of these structure is commonly involved in following elbow injury in a child ?
1. Ulnar nerve
2. Anterior interosseous nerve
3. Radial nerve
4. Median nerve
Answer - 1.
The image shows supracondylar fracture of humerus , Flexion type.
The ulnar nerve is at risk in flexion type fractures .
The commoner fracture pattern is Extension type ( in approx. 98% cases)
The anterior interosseous nerve (a br. of median nerve ) is commonly at risk with extension type fractures.
The ulnar nerve is also common at risk in cases managed by K wire fixation.
1. Ulnar nerve
2. Anterior interosseous nerve
3. Radial nerve
4. Median nerve
Answer - 1.
The image shows supracondylar fracture of humerus , Flexion type.
The ulnar nerve is at risk in flexion type fractures .
The commoner fracture pattern is Extension type ( in approx. 98% cases)
The anterior interosseous nerve (a br. of median nerve ) is commonly at risk with extension type fractures.
The ulnar nerve is also common at risk in cases managed by K wire fixation.
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