Knee Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
When do knee fractures occur?
A
- High force sports trauma
- Falls
- Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs)
2
Q
How do fractures of the patella occur?
A
- Direct trauma
- Deceleration injury
3
Q
How do fractures of the tibial plateau occur?
A
- Fall
- High trauma event
4
Q
How do fractures of the fibula head occur?
A
Lateral impact
5
Q
What are the Ottawa rules of the knee?
A
Knee X-ray only required when:
1. Age 55 or older
2. Isolated tenderness of patella
3. Tenderness at head of fibula
4. Inability to flex to 90 degrees
5. Inability to bear weight both immediately & in A&E
