lecture 28 - upper limb imaging Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most common location of a clavicular fracture?

A

In the middle 1/3 of the clavicle

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2
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What is a transverse fracture?

A

A fracture that occurs horizontally/in the transverse plane

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3
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What is a linear fracture?

A

A fracture in the vertical plane

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4
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What is an oblique nondisplaced fracture?

A

A fracture on an oblique angle, without displacement

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5
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What is an oblique displaced fracture?

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A fracture on an oblique angle, with horizontal displacement.

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What is a spiral fracture?

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A fracture occurring on an oblique angle that goes in a spiral around the bone

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What is a greenstick fracture?

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A crack occuring only on one side of the bone

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What is a comminuted fracture?

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A fracture where multiple fragments are formed.

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9
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What structures are at risk of damage with a midclavicular fracture?

A

brachial artery, axillary artery, brachial plexus (median, ulnar, radial, etc. nerves)

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10
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What structures are at risk of damage with an anterior shoulder dislocation?

A

axillary nerve, musculocutaneous nerve

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11
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How can calcific tendinitis be diagnosed radiologically?

A

On xray, calcified tendon will be radio-dense and so will be very visible.

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12
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What demographic are most likely to suffer a Colle’s fracture, and why?

A

Elderly patients - most likely to fall, occurs when falling on an outstretched hand

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13
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What is a Colle’s fracture?

A

A distal radial fracture (extra articular)

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