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Geriatrics Flashcards

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How is a reverse, oblique and subtrochanteric fracture fixed?

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Intramedullary device

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How is a stable intertrochanteric fracture fixed?

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Dynamic hip screw

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How is an undisplaced intracapsular hip fracture fixed?

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Internal fixation or hemiarthroplasty if unstable

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How is a displaced intracapsular hip fracture fixed?

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Total hip replacement or hemiarthroplasty
Total - if pt medical fit, no cognitive dysfunction and fit for anaesthesia

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5
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What Parkinson’s symptom is indicative of idiopathic form?

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Asymmetrical tremor

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What is the screening tool for malnutrition?

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MUST

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What medication is associated with increase risk of atypical stress fractures?

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Alendronate

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8
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What is the classification of neck of femur fractures?

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Garden

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What scoring system is used for pressure sore risk?

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Waterlow score

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10
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What does alendrotnic acid pose a risk of?

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Atypical stress fractures

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