MCQ Orthopedics 28

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A 10-year-old male is brought to your office after sustaining a fall on an outstretched hand. Radiographs show a nondisplaced fracture of the middle third of the clavicle.

Appropriate management would include which one of the following?

A) Intermittent heat to the area to help control pain
B) A figure-of-8 splint or sling support
C) Orthopedic consultation for surgical intervention
D) Early shoulder abduction exercises to prevent adhesive capsulitis
E) Weekly radiographs to assess callus formation

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Anonymous said...
3/26/2012 10:35 AM

thanks alot

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