Your patient is an 11-year-old male who has a swollen,painful,and angulated right lower arm after falling from his bicycle onto his hands.Which of the following should be considered in the immobilization of his injured extremity?

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It is important to check pulse, movement, and sensation distal to the injury before and after splinting to ensure that the injury has not caused any compromise to the blood flow or nerves. Immobilization from the shoulder to the wrist may not be necessary and may be too extensive for this injury. An upper extremity traction splint is not indicated in this case. Attempting to realign the extremity before splinting is not recommended as it may cause further damage.

Your Patient Is an 11-Year-Old Male Who Has a Swollen,painful,and