Emergency Medicine Test Prep

Category - Orthopedic Trauma

In a fractured clavicle, what vascular structures are at risk?
  1. Subclavian vessels
  2. Axillary artery
  3. Brachial artery
  4. Radial nerve
Explanation
Answer: A -In the fractures of Clavicle or first rib Subclavian vessels, brachial plexus are at risk. While Axillary artery and nerve are at risk in the fracture of Humerus neck. Brachial artery, radial nerve are at risk in the fracture of Humeral diaphysis and supracondylar area.
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