Fractures

Question 1

Difference between intra-articular & extra-articular fractures?

Answer 1

Intra-articular fracture extends into the joint.

Question 2

Difference between a closed and open fraction?

Answer 2

Open fractures occur when fractured bone breaks the skin

Question 3

Difference between comminuted and non comminuted fractures?

Answer 3

A comminuted fracture the bone is broken into 2+ pieces

Question 4

Difference between dorsal displacement & volar displacement?

Answer 4

volar = radial bone is broken & pushed towards the palm

dorsal = radial bone is pushed to the back of the hand

Question 5

Difference between complete & incomplete fracture?

Answer 5

Complete fracture breaks the bone into 2+ pieces.

Question 6

Transverse fracture

Answer 6

the break is straight across the bone

Question 7

Spiral fracture

Answer 7

break occurs from a rotatory

Question 8

Oblique fracture

Answer 8

the break occurs at an angle on the bone

Question 9

Closed reduction treatments for fractures

Answer 9

-Short Arm Cast (SAC)
-Long Arm Cast (LAC)
-Orthosis
-Sling or brace

Question 10

Open reduction internal fiaxtion (ORIF) types:

Answer 10

-Screws
-nails
-plates
-wire

Question 11

Arthrodeis

Answer 11

bone fusion

Question 12

Arthroplasty

Answer 12

joint replacement

Question 13

Colle’s Fracture

Answer 13

distal radial fracture with DORSAL displacment

Question 14

Smith’s Fracture

Answer 14

distal radial fracture with VOLAR displacement

Question 15

Carpal Fractures

Answer 15

-60% are scaphoid fractures

-Proximal scaphoid has poor blood supply; can become necrotic