1b// How to Manage Orthopaedic Conditions

Question 1

What is a fracture?

Answer 1

A fracture is a break in the structure of bone associated with a soft tissue injury

Question 2

What are the special tests for fractures? (4)

Answer 2

• CT
• MRI
• USS
• Blood tests

Question 3

How do you describe radiographs?

Answer 3

Question 4

How do we treat fractures?

Answer 4

Question 5

What is the Weber classification?

Answer 5

Question 6

What are the 2 types of wrist fractures?

Answer 6

Barton’s – intra-articular fracture

Question 7

What is compartment syndrome?

Answer 7

Compartment syndrome is an increase in pressure inside a muscle, which restricts blood flow and causes pain

Question 8

Describe important of orthopaedic research.

Answer 8

Question 9

What is Gustillo-Anderson classification?

Answer 9

The Gustilo-Anderson classification can be used to classify open fractures

Question 10

What does the MDT and plastic surgeons have to follow for open wound fractures?

Answer 10

BOAST guidelines

Question 11

What must you give patients for open wound fractures?

Answer 11

antibiotics