Distal Radial Fracture Flashcards
1
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Mechanism of Distal radial fracture in young
A
high velocity injury
2
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mechanism of distal radial fracture in older
A
low velocity injury
3
Q
Commonest type of Distal radial fracture
A
Colles Fracture on Outstretched Hand
4
Q
Dinner form deformity is associated with what type of fracture
A
distal radial fracture
5
Q
what happens to distal radial fractures
A
radial shortening and deviation and dorsal angulation
6
Q
distal radial fracture undisplaced treatment
A
splint
7
Q
distal radial fracture displaced treatment
A
reduce, cast with wires
8
Q
distal radial fracture surgical treatment
A
plate
external fixator
9
Q
Complications of Distal radial fracture collet fracture (5)
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Malunion DRUJ pain EPL rupture Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CRPS