fractures more Flashcards
1
Q
Monteggia #
A
proximal 3rd ulnar shaft
+
anterior dislocation of radial head
2
Q
Galeazzi #
A
distal 3rd radial shaft
+
disclotion radio-ulnar joint
3
Q
Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures - Mx
A
unstable fracture = open repair
for kids - manipulation under anaesthesia
4
Q
GRUesome MURder
A
Galaezia Radius Fracture Ulnar dislocation
Monetggia Ulnar fracture Radial head dislocation
5
Q
Bennet fracture
A
fracture of base of thumb
6
Q
Bennet fracture - Mx
A
stable - cast 3-4wks followed by physop
unstable = sugery with open reduction and fixation
7
Q
subluxation of radial head - Mx
A
analgesia
passive supination of elbow joint whilst elbow is flexed 90º
8
Q
what kind of fractures is compartment syndrome most commonly assoc with
A
supracondylar
tibial shaft
