When a Period of Continuous Immobilization of the Elbow Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

When a period of continuous immobilization of the elbow is required after trauma or surgery,the elbow often is positioned in only a moderate amount of flexion (20 to 30) rather than 90 of flexion.This position is selected to:

• A) Decrease the risk of ulnar neuropathy from compression of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel.
• B) Decrease the risk of radial neuropathy from compression of the radial nerve in the cubital tunnel.
• C) Decrease the risk of median nerve neuropathy from compression in the cubital tunnel.
• D) Decrease the risk of overstretching the lateral collateral ligament complex of the elbow that could cause posterior translation of the radial head.

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