Fractures

Question 1

Fractures
- definition
- 3 main causes
- types

Question 2

Pathological fractures
- generalised vs localised
- osteoporosis
- osteomalacia
- osteogenesis imperfecta
- Paget’s disease
- cancers that spread to bone

Question 3

fracture healing
- with callus
- without callus
- causes on non-union

Question 4

Paediatric fractures
- vs adults
- endochondral ossification
- classification

Question 5

DDIIMM

Question 6

SALTR

Question 7

fracture treatment
- main principle
- indication for internal fixation
- indication for external fixation

Question 8

Wound healing
- primary intention
- secondary intention
- factors affecting wound healing

Question 9

Classification of wound contamination

Question 10

Open fracture
- definition
- common fractures
- outcomes
- presentation
- classification (+guide to management)
- investigations
- management (+antibiotics given)

Question 11

Compartment syndrome
- definition
- common sites
- pathophysiology
- presentation
- vs acute arterial ischaemia
- investigations
- management
- monitoring/complications

Question 12

Septic arthritis
- causative organisms + seeding points
- pathology
- risk factors
- presentation
- differentials
- septic arthritis in children
- investigations
- management
- complications