Hip and Pelvis Bony Flashcards
This type of treatment option is use of intramedullary rod, pins, prosthesis, or a fixed sliding plate, screws, wires
a. ORIF
b. arthroplasty
c. hemiarthroplasty
d. bucks traction
ORIF
This type of treatment option uses prosthetic device for fracture of the femoral neck or head
a. ORIF
b. arthroplasty
c. hemiarthroplasty
d. bucks traction
arthroplasty
This type of treatment option is only the prosthetic femoral head is implanted
a. ORIF
b. arthroplasty
c. hemiarthroplasty
d. bucks traction
hemiarthroplasty
Bucks traction or skeletal traction is followed by use of cast brace can be described as
a. ORIF
b. arthroplasty
c. hemiarthroplasty
d. non surgical
non surgical
How long does it take for a fracture to heal for an upper limb adult?
a. 8-12 weeks
b. 12-16 weeks
c. 3-4 weeks
d. 6-8 weeks
8-12 weeks
How long does it take for a fracture to heal for a lower limb adult?
a. 8-12 weeks
b. 12-16 weeks
c. 3-4 weeks
d. 6-8 weeks
12-16 weeks
How long does it take for a fracture in the upper limb of a child to heal?
a. 8-12 weeks
b. 12-16 weeks
c. 3-4 weeks
d. 6-8 weeks
3-4 weeks
How long does it take for a fracture of the lower limb in a child to heal?
a. 8-12 weeks
b. 12-16 weeks
c. 3-4 weeks
d. 6-8 weeks
6-8 weeks
What factors affect fracture healing?
tissue response
the patient
method of treatment
_ fixation uses pins, screws, rods, plates and or/prosthesis to immobilize the fracture during healing
a. internal fixation
b. external fixation
internal fixation
several small holes are drilled into the bone and metal pins are inserted through or into the bone
a. internal fixation
b. external fixation
external fixation
Which type of fixation allows for early ambulation and exercise of the affected body part while relieving pain?
a. arthroplasty
b. internal fixation
c. external fixation
external fixation
Which type of fixation is at risk for pin-tract infection that can lead to osteomyelitis?
a. arthroplasty
b. internal fixation
c. external fixation
external fixation
What is the mechanism of injury of pelvic fractures?
compression, high speed collision, fall, direct blow
What are the most common injury sites for a pelvis fracture?
a. the ilium
b. anterior pubis and anterior ischium
c. posterior pubis and posterior ischium
d. lateral pubis and lateral ischium
anterior pubis and anterior ischium
What are associated risks with a pelvis fracture?
damage to overlying blood vessels and adjacent organs resulting in peritonitis, sepsis, infection, hemorrhage, shock
List possible sequela from pelvic fractures
rupture of major arteries neurological damage sacroiliac injury or pain hip joint disruption damage to GI structures
what major artery is at risk of injury with a pelvic fracture?
a. obturator artery
b. brachial artery
c. femoral artery
d. gluteus artery
femoral artery
During immobilization, motion is allowed depending upon the stability of the fracture (true/false)
true
Femoral neck fracture prognosis depends on
location displacement reduction stability if it requires fixation
A proximal femur fracture MOI is
a. trauma to the anterior side
b. trauma posteriorly
c. direct lateral impact
d. direct impact on the femur
direct lateral impact
What are the most common injury sites for a proximal femur fracture?
neck
intertrochanteric
subtrochanteric
What are the associated risks of a proximal femur fracture
a. nerve damage
b. soft tissue damage
c. hemorrhage
d. b and c
soft tissue damage
hemorrhage
Fractures in the neck are usually due to
a. trauma
b. collision
c. congenital defects
d. decreased bone mineral density
decreased bone mineral density
Femur neck fractures are commonly found in
a. kids
b. athletes
c. elderly
d. adults
elderly
Blood supply is not compromised with a neck fracture (true/false)
false
the fracture is intracapsular
What treatment is common for a neck fracture?
a. THR or internal fixation
b. external fixation
c. immobilization
d. therapy
THR or internal fixation