Hand and Wrist Injury

Question 1

Management of closed orthopaedic presentation

Answer 1

-Splintage/ reduction
-Analgesia
-Orthopaedic review
-If unsatisfactory reduction then likely require external fixation

Question 2

Biers block vs haematoma block

Answer 2

-Anaesthetic for reduction

-Humeral fracture contraindication, significant hypertension (all because blood cuff)

Question 3

History of falls

Answer 3

-What made the patient fall?
-How are they going to cope at home with the injury