- Discussion:
- undisplaced or minally displaced frx;
- lateral view: anterior humeral line remains intact but a posterior fat
pad sign may be present;
- frx may be seen on oblique x-ray;
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treatment:
- treated w/ immobilization in long arm splint w/ elbow flexed;
- flexion of upto 120 deg renders frx more stable but also increases risk
of neurovascular compromise;
- in non-displaced frx elbow should probably be flexed no > 90 deg;
- w/ neurovascular compromise, must avoid elbow flexion, until neurovascular
status of limb returns to normal;
