clinical and basic science of trauma Flashcards
1
Q
open fracture
A
any disruption in skin associated with fracture
2
Q
comminuted fracture
A
Multiple fragments = higher energy of injury
3
Q
Ligament injury
A
sprain
4
Q
strain
A
Muscle injury (usually at musculotendinous junction
5
Q
goals of fracture care
A
relieve pain
restore function
6
Q
4 R’s of fracture treatment
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- Recognition of the fracture
- Reduction of the fracture
- Retention of the fracture reduction
- Rehabilitation of the injured limb
7
Q
external fixation pros and cons
A
Advantages: avoids site of injury, early patient mobilization, adjustable
Disadvantage: infection at pin sites
8
Q
management of open fractures
A
Tetanus
IV antibiotics
Urgent operative debridement
9
Q
fractures in children heal ___ rapidly
A
more
10
Q
remodeling is more extensive the ____ the child
A
younger
11
Q
remodeling is more extensive the close the injury is to the
A
physis
12
Q
if ____ is injured, growth may cause deformity and limb length discrepancy
A
physis
