What are your differential diagnoses

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A mother brings her 4-year old daughter, Sarah, to the emergency department. She explains that at school the previous day, her daughter was reported to trip over a classmate and fall. The mother explains that they went to a walk-in clinic last night, x-rays were completed, and she was sent home in a sling. Her mother feels unsatisfied with the care she received and reports that Sarah is no longer using her left arm and was in pain last night.

General Appearance: overall well looking 4-year old girl, easily distractable, limp left arm
Vitals: HR: 115 beats/min, BP: 97/66, RR: 22/min, T: 37.0 C
HEENT: Unremarkable
CVS: normal S1, S2, II/VI systolic ejection murmur
Pulmonary: chest clear to auscultation
Abdomen: soft and nontender.
Neuro: screening exam normal

Focused MSK exam: Upon attempt to closer examine her arm, she becomes anxious and guards her arm. The left arm is in 20 degrees partial flexion, and the forearm partially pronated. She is resistant to any movement of the wrist, fingers, or arm. There is no pain shrugging the shoulders. There is no erythema, swelling or signs of trauma in any region of the left arm. Neurovascular status is intact.

Based on the history and physical exam, what is your diagnoses?

What are your differential diagnoses?

What are your treatment plans?

What guidelines would you use?

1 Relevant article within the last 5 years to support your claim.

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