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| How is the clavicle commonly fractured? |
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Definition
| by falling on an outstretched arm |
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Term
| What is the most common site of fracture for the clavicle? |
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Definition
| the junction between the two curvatures of the bone, which is the weakest point |
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Term
| The lateral fragment will be displaced up/down when fractured? |
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Definition
| down, by the weight of the limb |
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Term
| What is the disease when the clavicles are congenitally absent? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some characteristics of cleidocranial dysostosis? |
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Definition
| droopy shoulders and the shoulders can be approximanted anteriorly in front of the chest |
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Term
| Which underlying structures may be damaged with a fracture to the clavicle? |
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Definition
| subclavian vein and artery |
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Term
| What are some symptoms of winged scapula? |
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Definition
winging of the scapular or shoulder blade
pain and limited shoulder elevation
difficulty in lifting weights
patients can complain of pressure on the scapular region from a sitting in a chair |
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Term
| What nerve is damaged in winged scapula? |
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Definition
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Term
| What muscle is affected in winged scapula? |
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Definition
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Term
| What nerve is affected when the surgical neck of the humerus is fractured? |
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Definition
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Term
| What nerve is affected when the middle shaft of the humerus is fractured? |
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Definition
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Term
| What condition is caused by problems with the radial nerve? |
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Definition
| saturday night palsy, crutch palsy |
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Term
| What nerve might be affected if there is a fracture of the medial epicondyle? |
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Definition
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Term
| What will be affected if the greater tuberosity of the humerus if fractured? |
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Definition
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