Listen to our episode on supracondylar humerus fractures  as Dr. Weiss  gives us an excellent overview! 

 

Link to post and show notes: www.naileditortho.com/suprahumerus 

 

 Dr. Weiss is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. She went to medical school at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. She trained in orthopaedic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and went on to a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedics at University of Southern California. She is also active in the AAOS and is the chair of the AAOS communications cabinet.

 

Goal of episode: To understand the relevant anatomy, physical exam findings, and treatment options for pediatric patients with supracondylar humerus fractures.

 

We cover:

• Anatomy
• PE findings
• What to do with the pulseless limb
• Treatment

 

Disclosures: 

NailedIt Ortho reports no relevant financial disclosures. Dr. Cole and Dr. Fitts report no relevant disclosures.

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Dr. Fitts and Dr. Cole are orthopaedic surgery residents and the hosts of the NailedIt Ortho podcast.