fractures

Question 1

Which common fracture in children increases the risk of Volkmaan’s ischemic contractures?

Answer 1

Supracondylar fracture of the humerus can cause Volkmaans ischemic contractures

Question 2

Fracture of the proximal third of the ulna. The proximal head of the radius becomes dislocated

Answer 2

monteggia

Question 3

Fracture of the distal third of the radius The distal radioulnar joint becomes dislocated

Answer 3

galeazzi

Question 4

Fracture of the distal radius, distal fragment is displaced posteriorly

Answer 4

colles

Question 5

Fracture of the distal radius, distal fragment is displaced volarly

Answer 5

smiths