Patient presented with fall on outstretched hand. X-ray taken is shown below. Which of the following vessel is most likely involved:-
This is a case of supracondylar fracture of humerus, with distal condylar fragment displaced in posterior direction. It can lead to tear or entrapment of the brachial aery. If left untreated could lead to Volkmann's contracture (permanent flexion contracture of the hand at the wrist, resulting in a claw-like deformity of the hand and fingers). Most common Nerve injured in supracondylar fracture of humerous is Median nerve
Ulnar aery
Radial aery
Brachial aery
Cubital vein
Upper limb : Miscellaneous