Thursday, July 26th

Clinical Themes:

• Supracondylar humeral fracture

• Epicondylitis: lateral (“tennis elbow”), medial (“golfer’s elbow”)

• Cubital tunnel syndrome

• Surgical ligatures and collateral circulation

 

Question of the Day:

A boy who falls from a tree presents with a mid-shaft humeral fracture. Nerve damage is suspected. What nerve might be injured, and what tests of shoulder, elbow, and wrist functions are most relevant? How could this be confirmed by testing cutaneous sensation?

 

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