hand injuries Flashcards by zoe coyne | Brainscape

Q

what is a subungual haematoma

A

haematoma under the nail bed

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Q

what is a trephine

A

needle through the nail to relieve haematoma

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Q

what is a type 1 nail injury

A

soft tissue only

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what is a type 2 nail injury

A

soft tissue and nail

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Q

what is a type 3 nail injury

A

soft tissue, nail and bone

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Q

what is a type 4 nail injury

A

proximal 1/3 of phalanx

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Q

what is a type 5 nail injury

A

proximal to DIP

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Q

how do you treat type 1+2 nail bed injury

A

dressing only

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Q

how do you treat type 3 nail bed injury

A

repair nail bed and stabilise bone

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how do you treat a type 4 nail bed injury

A

repair nail bed and stabilise bone unless <5mm of nail bed then ablate

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Q

what is a boxer’s fracture

A

fracture of the neck of the little finger

minimal displacement
no rotation
more distal

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Q

what is a bennetts fracture

A

a fracture of the base of the thumb

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