17: How to Describe a Fracture Flashcards

1
Q

this is a plane radiograph of the?

A

left forearm
- can see radius, ulna, elbow joint, wrist joint, carpals, metacarpals, humerus etc

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Q
A

shaft of bone

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3
Q

what is the shape (configuration) of this fracture?

A

simple fracture: transverse (usually due to direct trauma/blow)

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4
Q

what is the shape (configuration) of this fracture?

A

simple fracture: oblique shape (usually due to a bending moment of force with slight rotation)

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5
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what is the shape (configuration) of this fracture?

A

simple fracture: spiral shape (always due to a rotational force)

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6
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what is the shape (configuration) of this fracture?

A

complex fracture (combo of forces, often causing communition +++): butterfly comminution present

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7
Q

what is the shape (configuration) of this fracture?

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complex fracture: segmental comminution

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8
Q

what factors are used to describe a skeletal deformity on a radiograph?

A

How has the distal bone moved?

  • displacement
  • angulation
  • rotation
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