Module 11: Muscular Skeleton System (Assessment)
6 year old Hussein is brought into the surgery by his father for saying that his son has pain right elbow after a fall. You are unable to test for movements as the elbow is swollen and tender around the joint. The next step should be:
A. Wait and watch
B. Attempt manual reduction followed by a plaster of Paris cast
C. Advise traditional treatment
D. Treat with simple analgesics
E. Urgent referral to the orthopaedic unit for X rays and internal fixation.
6 year old Hussein is brought into the surgery by his father for saying that his son has pain right elbow after a fall. You are unable to test for movements as the elbow is swollen and tender around the joint. The next step should be:
A. Wait and watch
B. Attempt manual reduction followed by a plaster of Paris cast
C. Advise traditional treatment
D. Treat with simple analgesics
E. Urgent referral to the orthopaedic unit for X rays and internal fixation.