Common upper limb # and dislocations Flashcards
Which is the most common type of shoulder dislocation?
anterior
Complication of shoulder dislocation?
brachial plexus injury
rotator cuff tears
The light bulb sign is associated with which upper limb injury?
posterior shoulder dislocation
Rockwood classification is for which upper limb injury?
ACJ dislocation= acromio clavicular
Two risks associated with proximal humerus fracture?
decreased ROM
pain
non union
nerve injury
Which nerve is at risk of damage in proximal humerus fracture?
axillary nerve
What is Holstein lewis fracture?
spiral fracture of distal 1/3 of humeral shaft with nerve palsy
Which nerve palsy is associated with holstein lewis fracture?
radial nerve
Which is the most common elbow fracture?
radial head
Mason classification is for which fracture?
radial head
What is the terrible triad of radial head fractures?
elbow dislocation + coronoid fracture + radial head fracture
What is the most common type of elbow dislocation?
posterolateral
What is monetggia fracture?
proximar 1/3 ulnar fractue and radial head dislocation/instability
What is Galeazzi fracture?
distal 1/3 radius shaft fracture and distal radial ulnar joint injury
Name a common fracture in older people in upper limb
distal radial fracture
