Carpal fractures Flashcards
1
Q
Common cause of carpal fractures
A
Fall on outstretched hand
2
Q
What does a scaphoid fracture lead to
A
Pain and tenderness in anatomical snuffbox
3
Q
Major risk of scaphoid fracture
A
Avascular necrosis of proximal part of scaphoid
Undiagnosed scaphoid fracture is likely to develop into wrist arthritis
4
Q
What does lunate fracture lead to
A
Hyperextension at wrist
5
Q
Risk of lunate fracture
A
Median nerve damage
6
Q
What are the common carpal fractures
A
Scaphoid (most common)
Lunate
