Fractures Flashcards
transverse fracture at the fifth metatarsal base
Jones
fracture of the first metacarpal base, which extends into the carpometacarpal joint.
Bennett fracture
Dinnerfork deformity - fracture of the distal radius with palmar displacement of the radius fragment
Smith
fracture of the distal radius with dorsal displacement of the radius fragment
Collies
Mallet Finger
Tear in extensor tendon. Finger flexed at DIP
Boutonniere deformity
Finger flexed at PIP
Swan Neck deformity
finger hyperextended @ PIP and flexed at DIP
GameKeeper’s (Skier’s) Thumb
Sprain of ulnar collateral ligament
Knee pain in a runner
Ilotibial Band syndrome
LisFranc
disruption the tarsometatarsal joints- one or more of the metatarsal bones are displaced from the tarsus.
most common cervical cord injury
Central cord = cervical
interruption of the anterior spinal artery, resulting in damage to the anterior two-thirds of the cord with sparing of the dorsal columns
Anterior cord Syndrome=Spinal column
Atlanto-occipital dislocation
common mechanism of injury is high-speed head on motor vehicle collision. Sx=Quadriplegia
Chance lap fracture
Lap belt only in MVA
Galeazzi fracture
DISTAL radial fracture