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Guide for testing and documenting neurological function in kids with upper limb fractures 

Rock - Median
drsarahedwards #Diagnosis ... #Pediatrics #Hand ... #PhysicalExam # ... Mnemonic #Upper #Arm ... #Injury #Innervation
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
injuries: Fractures (medial ... anterior interosseous nerve ... Posterior long arm ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
- C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... nerve in the radial ... spared in this injury ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #arm #physicalexam
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
of elbow, wrist ... the back of the arm ... nerve injury ... nerve injury ... #diagnosis #neurology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
in adults and are ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... fracture • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
capitellum (age 1), radial ... anterior interosseous nerve ... brachial artery injury ... Posterior long arm ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... posterior interosseous nerve ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... Posterior long arm ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... threat Cranial Nerves ... flexed at the elbow ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose