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Fracture Flashcards

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Holstein-lewis fracture

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Humeral shaft fracture
At the junction of middle and distal thirds
Associated radial nerve injury

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Monteggia fracture dislocation
Hint:both bones

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Fracture of proximal third of shaft of ulna +Radial head dislocation

Type 1-Most common(Bado Classification)

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Galeazzi fracture dislocation
Hint:”D-both”

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Fracture of distal third radius shaft + dislocation of the distal radio-ulnar joint

Fracture of necessity (reduction and internal fixation)

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Colles fracture
Hint:”AFTER C”

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Distal radius fracture at cortico-cancellous junction
Dinner fork deformity
Dorsal angulation and displacement
Post menopausal women
Fall on outstretched hand

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Smith fracture
Hint:(Colles-Smith DGVF)

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Distal radius fracture at the cortico-cancellous junction
Garden spade deformity
Volar angulation and displacement
Reverse colles fracture
Fall on the back of the hand

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Rolando Fracture

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Comminuted intra-articular fracture of base of the first metacarpal

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Boxers fracture

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Fracture through the neck of 5th metacarpal

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Elbow fracture
In which age group are elbow dislocations most common?

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Young adults

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Elbow dislocation
* How are elbow dislocations classified?

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Simple (no fracture) or complex (with fracture)

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What are the two main types of stabilizers for the elbow joint?

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Static (ligaments) and Dynamic (muscles)

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What is a common way a patient presents after an elbow dislocation?

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High-energy fall with a painful, deformed, and swollen elbow

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12
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Why is a complete neurovascular examination crucial during elbow dislocation assessment?

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To identify potential nerve damage (especially ulnar nerve) and blood vessel injury

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What are the initial X-rays required to diagnose an elbow dislocation?

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AP and lateral plain film radiographs of the elbow

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What is the first step in managing an elbow dislocation after examination?

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Closed reduction (repositioning the joint)

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15
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How long is immobilization typically needed after a simple elbow dislocation with no fracture?

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5-14 days (depending on practice)

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16
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What is a common complication of elbow dislocation?

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Early stiffness with loss of terminal extension

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17
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What is the name of the most unstable elbow dislocation injury?

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Terrible Triad (lateral ligament injury, radial head fracture, coronoid fracture)

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18
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What is the most common type of distal radius fracture?

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Colles’ fracture (accounting for 90%)

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19
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How does age affect the risk of distal radius fractures?

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Risk increases with age (fragility fractures) in osteoporotic bone.

20
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Are children at risk for distal radius fractures?

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Yes, children between 5-15 years old are also prone

21
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What is the most common cause of distal radius fractures?

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Fall on an outstretched hand (FOOSH)

22
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Describe the mechanism of injury for a Colles’ fracture.

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Fall forward with outstretched hand forcing wrist into supination (dorsal angulation and displacement).

23
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Describe the mechanism of injury for a Smith’s fracture.

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Fall backward with outstretched hand causing forced pronation (volar angulation).

24
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What type of fracture is a Barton’s fracture?

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Intra-articular fracture with radiocarpal joint dislocation (volar or dorsal).

25
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What are the main risk factors for distal radius fractures?

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Factors related to osteoporosis (increasing age, female gender, etc.)

26
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How do patients with a distal radius fracture typically present?

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Pain, deformity, swelling around the fracture site, possible neurological involvement.

27
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What should a neurological examination for a suspected distal radius fracture assess

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Median nerve, anterior interosseous nerve, ulnar nerve, radial nerve function.

28
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List some differential diagnoses for a distal radius fracture.

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Forearm fracture, carpal bone fracture, tendonitis, wrist dislocation.

29
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What are the initial imaging studies for diagnosing a distal radius fracture?

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Plain radiographs (assessing radial height, inclination, and tilt).

30
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When might CT or MRI scans be used for distal radius fractures?

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Complex fractures for surgical planning (after initial management).

31
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What is the priority after a trauma case like a distal radius fracture?

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Resuscitation and stabilization of the patient.

32
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When is closed reduction performed for distal radius fractures?

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For all displaced fractures to realign the bones under anesthesia.

33
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How are stable, reduced distal radius fractures typically immobilized?

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Below-elbow backslab cast with follow-up X-rays after 1 week.

34
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What is the role of physiotherapy after distal radius fracture healing?

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Regaining full wrist function.

35
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When might surgery be necessary for a distal radius fracture?

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Significantly displaced/unstable fractures or intra-articular step >2mm.

36
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List some surgical fixation options for distal radius fractures.

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Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) with plating or K-wire fixation.

37
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What is a potential complication of distal radius fractures with significant malunion?

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Median nerve compression

38
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Fracture pattern
Transverse

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Fracture line perpendicular to long axis of bone
Force from direct blow by moving object

39
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Fracture pattern
Oblique

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Acute angle with long arm of bone

40
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Fracture pattern
Spiral

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Spirally in more than 1plane
Indirect rotational/twisting force

41
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Comminuted fracture pattern

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Multiple fragments
High energy injuries/force acts along axis of bone

42
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Segmental fracture pattern

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Two fractures in 1bone leaving a free segment in between

43
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Impacted fracture pattern

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Bone fails in depression
I.e calcenous break after a fall from height ,valgus impacted fractures of the femoral neck

44
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Avulsion fracture

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Traction from a ligament/tendon/capsular insertion
Can result from explosive muscular contractions
I.e lateral band of plantar fascia

45
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Open fracture

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Fracture hematoma communicates with ext/into epithelial surface

46
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Closed fracture

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Overlying skin and soft tissue are intact

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