HD 6- Management of fractures and joint replacements

Question 1

What is compartment syndrome?

Answer 1

fracture in area, tight fascial planes (i.e. in legs), swelling/bleeding in area causing swelling in fascial area, increased pressure = numbness/ no blood supply

Question 2

What are the classifications of Le fort fractures?

Answer 2

1 - palate
2 – through nasal bridge
3 – passes to zygomatic bone

Question 3

In what situation is antibiotic prophylaxis needed in patients with prosthetic joint replacements?

Answer 3

Immunocompromised patients or those at higher risk of infection