2013 Flashcards
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Differences between peds and adult spines (6)
- ligamentous elasticity2. Shallow/horizontal facets3. paraspinal muscle immaturity9. 4. increased water ontent nucleus5. wedge shaped vertebrae6. predisposition to compression fractures7. large head: body ratio8. need peds spine board
Are kids more or les likely to have intraabominal and intrathoracic injuries vs. adults with TL spine trauma
more likely. have a high index of suspicion
What is the treatment for SCIWORA?
brace x 12 weeks (not operative there is nothing to stabilize or decompress)
Management open pelvic fracture in ED? In OR?
ED: packing (don’t explore), pelvic binder, standard open # stuffOR: ex-fix, I+D, colostomy fecal diversion, +/- suprapubic cath placement
FLASHBANG: devastating dyad
combined unstable pelvic # + displaced acetabular #= higher ISS, lower sBP, higher mortality rate, need more transfusions
How do you place an in-fix?
Just an FYI so you know what it is: 6-8mm pedicle screws from AIIS to PIIS, connected with subcutaneous bardon’t say you will do this on the exam. controversial, complications. do an ex-fix
What 3 views do you use to put an AIIS ex-fix pin and what are you looking for in each view?
Tip to remember: 00, 01, 111. Obturator outlet (start point)2. Obturator inlet (interosseous path between inner and outer table)3. Iliac inlet (trajectory above notch - avoid entering GSN)
What is the iliac cortical density and what view do you see it on?
Anterior safe zoneLateral fluoro shotto avoid injury to L5 root + iliac vessels
Approach to open reduction SI joint?
lateral window ilioinguinal approachdon’t have direct visualization from posterior
How would you reduce APC with an ex-fix?
Trick question. don’t use half-pins to get reduction. put the pins in, then reduce with pressure over GT, then fix to clamps + bars (what this JAAOS review suggested)
Name post-injury sequelae of pelvic #? (4)
Dyspareunia (women - symphysis injury)”excretory dysfunction”Erectile dysfunctionChronic pelvic pain
what structures are at risk with portal placement for a shoulder scope?
axillary ncephalic vsuprascapular a + n
What 3 anatomic structures (if they can’t be preserved) are most important when considering a hemipelvectomy?
The three anatomic structures that must be considered are: The sciatic nerve The femoral neurovascular bundle The hip joint (ie, periacetabular region).
Should two of these structures require resection to obtain an adequate margin, then hemipelvectomy should be considered.If you do the hemipelvectomy à pre-plan with anterior or posterior flaps with plastic surgeryALSO, DO MULTIDISCIPLINARY meeting (Psych, Counselling, Rehab, Etc)
Which zones of the pelvis don’t need reconstruction (ok to just resect them)
Iliac wingPubic rami
What are options for reconstruction of a hemipelvectomy involving the acetabulum? (broadly)
Resection arthroplasty (patients can ambulate unassisted, easiest technically)Saddle prosthesis (falling out of favour)Allograft/prosthesis (younger people, high complications)Custom device (expensive, new)
What is the order of physeal closure of the distal tibia?
Central -> anteromedial -> posteromedial -> lateral
Kid comes in and has a complete distal tibia arrest, what do you do?
Fibular epiphysiodesis to prevent lateral impingement(+/- contralateral epiphysiosis or ipsilateral lengthening etc)
Indications for physeal bar resection?
<50% physis involved>2y growth remainingInterpose (fat)
What ligaments comprise the syndesmotic complex?
AITFL: one study states AITFL/fibula = primary restraint to posterior translation of talus in cadaversPITFL 42% of sy`ndesmotic stabilityIOLTTFL (transverse tibiofibular ligament)
Order of innervation of median n. distal to elbow?Order of innervation AIN?
Median nPTFDSPLFCRAIN:FPLFDP to D2-3PQ
How do you distinguish pronator syndrome from CTS on physical exam
Pronator syndrome has palmar cutaneous branch median nerve numbness +/- paresthesias, and negative findings of provocative testing for CTS
3 tests for pronator syndrome?
- Pronator compression testApply pressure prox and lat to prox edge of PT muscle belly on volar forearmPositive test=reproducing pain or paresthesias within 30 seconds of compression2. Resisted pronation & supinationSee if reproduce sx from compression by PT or lacertus fibrosis3. Resisted flexion of PIP of middle fingerSx if compressed by heads of FDS; may be positive in those with CTS too4. proximal volar forearm tinel
How can you differentiate FPL tendon rupture from AIN syndrome?
Evaluate the tenodesis effect
* If tendons are intact and wrist is passively extended the thumb IP joint and DIP joint of the index finger assume a flexed position
* These joints extend when the wrist is passively flexed
Perform electrodiagnostic studies (EMG/NCV testing)
* Affected muscles in AIN syndrome may exhibit fibrillations, sharp waves, abnormal latency, abnormal compound motor action potentials on EMG/NCV testing
When can you consider an ORIF + intramedullary fibular strut graft in PHF non-union surgery?
Severe osteopeniaProbably don’t say this on exam if you’ve never seen it
All of the following statements regarding the use of chemotherapy for sarcoma are true EXCEPT? Adjuvant chemotherapy is indicated in the surgical treatment of Ewing’s sarcoma Chemotherapy provides the only intervention aimed at controlling micrometastatic disease Doxorubicin functions by inhibiting Topoisomeras II Methotrexate is in the family of Anthracycline agents
Answer: DAnthracyclines end in –rubicin. Methotrexate is an Antimetabolite agent. It inhibits folate.
Name the six characteristics of tumor cells that permit them to proliferate and metastasize
Evading apoptosis Self-sufficiency in growth signals Insensitivity to anti-growth signals Tissue invasion and metastasis inactivation Limitless replicative potential Sustained angiogenesis
Risk factors for neonatal septic arthritis? (4)
Invasive proceduresNICU treatmentPremature/immunocompromisedBreech (??)
Presentation of neonatal septic arthritis? (5)
Limited movementEdema (butt or leg)Different resting position of hipAnorexiaIrritableLethargicTo note: neonates are often afebrile and labs are unreliable. You can’t use Kocher criteria in neonates
What are your options for irreparable RCT tendon transfers? What factors predict a poor outcome?
Lat dorsi : to restore ERLargest potential excursion in shoulderTransfer tendon to GTPoor outcome associated with:
* Subscap or deltoid dysfunction
* OA of GH or AC joint
* Teres minor loss of function
Pec major: to restore IRTrapezius transfer:Another option for ER but need an allograft to improve excursion… don’t say you will do this probably