Dislocations Flashcards

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Q

Describe the relative role of falls, trauma and osteoporosis in causing fractures

Describe the biology and mechanics of fractures

Know how to describe a fracture

Describe the clinical features and investigations of a patient with fracture

Describe the physiology of fracture healing in terms of callus formation

Describe the complications of a fracture in terms of early and late complications

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Define a dislocation, site and mechanism of injury usually involved

Complications of dislocations

Principles of management and outcome of fractures and dislocations, including conservative and surgical management

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2
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Dislocation =

Subluxation =

A

complete joint disruption

partial dislocation

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3
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Common dislocations (5)

A
Shoulder - ant/post.
Elbow - post.
Hip - post.
Knee - anteropost.
Ankle - lateral
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4
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Initial management plan for dislocation (2)

A

Examination

X-ray

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5
Q

What nerve to examine if hip dislocation

A

sciatic

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6
Q

Posterior shoulder dislocations associated with what people (2)

A

epileptics

electrocuted

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