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Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... posterior) and bone ... ), compartment syndrome ... • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Newborn Arm Traction on Physical Exam

Arm traction is done with the baby in the supine position.
should be some flexion ... maintained at the elbow ... extension at the elbow ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #tone #peds
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... posterior) and bone ... scaphoid fracture • ED ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Xrays Check ... the fat pads on ... #Injuries #Xrays ... #Radiology #peds ... #Pediatrics #clinical
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
pulled up and flexion ... possible change in tone ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
face is turned to one ... opposite side flex ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
, have the arm flexed ... at the elbow, thumb ... predominantly flexor ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Change in clinical ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... post op Cardiology ... risk Chest X-ray