FOREFOOT TRAUMA Flashcards
how much of the nail plate must be involved for direct inspection?
25%
most important aspect of fracture review?
location
angulation
rotation displacement
what plane is most concerning to be broken for 1st met fx?
it doesn’t matter
name this Jahss classification?
intersesamoidal ligament intact
-dislocation of toe requires open reduction
type I
name this Jahss classification?
intersesamoidal ligament ruptured
-closed reduce
*no surgery
type IIa
name this Jahss classification?
involves sesamoid fx
*no surgery
type IIb
what is a bad plane?
sagittal plane
what areas of the foot had poor healing prognosis?
proximal and distal metaphysis is well perfused
nutrient artery medial and middle 1/3
poor collateral circulation proximal 1/3
correlates with poor healing in zone 2 and 3
for jones fx, what structure is at risk?
sural nerve
what 2 regions should do a tension bond?
5th met fx and medial malleolus fx
