Medical MCQ-After falling from a height, a child lands on his fully outstretched hands. On examination there is pain and swelling over his right elbow. Give your probable diagnosis -

After falling from a height, a child lands on his fully outstretched hands. On examination there is pain and swelling over his right elbow. Give your probable diagnosis –

Fracture olecranon

Post dislocation of elbow

Supra condylar fracture of humerus

Fracture both bones forearm

Question Category:

Orthopaedics

Correct Answer:

Supra condylar fracture of humerus

Description:

Pain and swelling in a child after falling on outstretched hands suggest the diagnosis of supracondylar humeral fracture, which is the most common elbow injury in children. Colles fracture, posterior dislocation and olecranon fracture are uncommon in children.

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