ORTHOPAEDICS - PAEDIATRICS
FEMUR
Prompt6 yo fall from bunk bed
ResponseSpiral distal ⅓ femur fracture
Splint/POP in situ
Splint/POP in situ
PromptPhysical exam for femur fracture
ResponseExamine child for signs of previous injury (naked exam)
Examine location of injury - skin, bone, soft tissue - look/fee/move
Examine entire leg for signs of injury
Gait assessment
Assess interaction between carer and child - ?Distress/inappropriate behaviour
Opportunistic examination
Analgesia/RICE may be required to facilitate examination
Examine location of injury - skin, bone, soft tissue - look/fee/move
Examine entire leg for signs of injury
Gait assessment
Assess interaction between carer and child - ?Distress/inappropriate behaviour
Opportunistic examination
Analgesia/RICE may be required to facilitate examination