Fracture Management Flashcards
1
Q
What are the (7) principles of fracture management?
A
- Reduction
- Immobilisation
- Functional or cast bracing
- Internal fixation
- Intramedullary nailing
- External fixation
- Traction
2
Q
What is Reduction (when fracture management)?
A
= Realign to normal position
(e.g: closed (MUA - manipulation under local anaesthesia) or open (ORIF))
3
Q
What does ORIF stand for?
A
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation
4
Q
What is ORIF?
A
A surgical procedure to repair broken bones
5
Q
When is ORIF useful?
A
When fractured are:
- Compound (open)
- Comminuted
- Displaced
- Involving a joint
6
Q
What is an open reduction?
A
Surgeon makes an incision to realign bone
7
Q
What is internal fixation?
A
Surgeon uses hardware like screws, plates, rods, or wire to hold bones together
