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General Orthopedics Flashcards

1
Q

What is the end portion of a long bone?

A

Epiphysis

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2
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What is the middle portion of a long bone?

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Diaphysis

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3
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How do we classify physeal fractures?

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Salter Harris types 1-5

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4
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Commonly lead to premature closure of the physis

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Physeal fractures (Salter Harris fractures)

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5
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Fracture of the zone of hypertrophy (directly across the physis)

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SH type 1

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6
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One of the more common Salter Harris fractures in all species

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SH type 2

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7
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Salter Harris fracture that involves most of the physis and a small portion of metaphyseal bone

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SH type 2

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8
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Salter Harris fracture that involves a portion of the epiphysis

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SH type 3

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9
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Salter Harris fracture that involves the epiphysis and a the metaphysis

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SH type 4

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10
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Which Salter Harris fracture can you not see on radiographs?

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SH type 5

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11
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Compression/crush injury to the physis

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SH type 5

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12
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Causes disruption of physical growth d/t premature closure of the growth plate

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SH type 5

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13
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What post-operative feature is the key to good prognosis of an articular fracture?

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Early return to function

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14
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What will happen if an articular fracture is allowed to rest for prolonged periods post-op?

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Fibrosis and decr. ROM in joint

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15
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Periosteal proliferation in the diaphyses d/t a thoracic mass

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Osteopathy

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16
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In which direction does proliferation of an osteopathy travel?

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Distal to proximal (metacarpal/tarsal affected first)

17
Q

Very painful condition that occurs in young growing large breed dogs with a Ca/P imbalance

A

Osteodystrophy

18
Q

What is a radiographic sign of osteodystrophy?

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Double physis (radiolucent lines within metaphysis)

19
Q

What region of the bone is affected by osteodystrophy?

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Metaphyss

20
Q

How do you treat osteodystrophy?

A

Supportive care, usually resolves on its own

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