hand fractures

Question 1

smiths fracture

Answer 1

there is volar displacement and angulation

Question 1

colles fracture

Answer 1

radial fracture affecting the distal metaphysis causing dorsal displacement and angulation- dorsally displaced distal radius

Question 2

Bier’s block

Answer 2

arm on which Bier’s block is being performed is exsanguinated, tourniquet applied and local anaesthetic applied IV

Question 3

imaging when applying back slab cast

Answer 3

repeat xrays to ensure adequate reduction

Question 4

surgical fixation of colles fracture

Answer 4

open reduction and internal fixation, external fixation

Question 5

how long does a colles fracture take to heal

Answer 5

6-8 weeks

Question 6

open fracture

Answer 6

Communication between the fracture and the outside world.

Question 7

classification of open fractures

Answer 7

Gustilo and Anderson classification system.

Question 8

4 components of managing open fractures

Answer 8

fluid and blood resuscitation
analgesia
assess neurovascular status
surgical debridement

Question 9

complications of open fractures

Answer 9

wound infection, tetanus, osteomyelitis, nerve damage

Question 10

what does colle’s fracture usually occur secondary to

Answer 10

FOOSH

Question 11

what term is used to describe colle’s fracture

Answer 11

dinner fork deformity