[DSA] Sprains, Strains and Fractures [Steward/Arnce]

Question 1

Distal Femur Fracture

Imaging?

Answer 1

AP and lateral X-ray

(CT if diminished pulses after reduction)

Question 2

Femoral shaft fracture

Imaging?

Also consider?

Answer 2

AP and lateral Xrays

(also consider pelvis and knee)

Question 3

Hip dislocation

Imaging?

Special?

Answer 3

AP and lateral Xrays

(CT consideration in occult fracture)

Question 4

Hip fracture

Imaging?

Special?

Answer 4

AP and lateral Xrays

MRI for occult fracture

Question 5

Fibular fracture

Imaging?

Answer 5

AP and lateral Xrays

Question 6

Collateral ligament injury to the knee

Imaging?

Answer 6

AP and lateral Xrays

Question 7

Cruciate ligament injury to the knee

imaging?

Answer 7

AP and lateral xrays

Question 8

Meniscal injury

Imaging?

(+) signs?

Answer 8

AP and lateral xrays

Positive McMurray’s, Apley compression

Question 9

When do you order mortise views for Xrays?

Answer 9

Ankle/foot injuries

Question 10

What is an open fracture?

Answer 10

Bone sticking out

Question 11

What is a closed fracture?

Answer 11

Cannot see bone sticking out

Question 12

Complete fracture?

Answer 12

Break is all the way through the bone

Question 13

Oblique fracture?

Answer 13

Runs diagonally to long axis of bone

Question 14

Spiral fracture?

Answer 14

Corkscrew shaped-resulting from rotation/torsion

Question 15

Comminuted fracture?

Answer 15

>2 fracture fragments

Question 16

What are (4) examples of incomplete fractures?

Answer 16

Bowing

Torus/buckle

Greenstick

Salter-Harris

Question 17

Incomplete fractures are more common in what populations?

Answer 17

Pediatric

Question 18

What does displacement mean in regard to fractures?

Answer 18

Movement of the fracture fragments