Median nerve involvement is most common with:: (A) Elbow dislocation, (B) Supracondylar fracture, (C) Lateral condyle fractrue, (D) Olecranon fracture
Answer is B. Ans: B (Supracondylar fracture) Ref: Practical Fracture Treatment by Ronald McRae 4th edition, p 147-148, 159Explanation:Median nerve injury is common with supracondylar fractures in children with an incidence of 6 to 16%.The Anterior Interosseos distribution of the nerve is more commonly affected.This nerve is injured in elbow dislocations less often, though it can occur.