Long Bone Fractures

Question 1

Humeral Fractures

Answer 1

• Many are pathological
• Neer classification
• Most can be treated non-operatively
• Axillary nerve damage most common in proximal fractures (regiments)
• Radial nerve damage most common in distal fractures (back of hand sensation and/or wrist drop)
• Avascular necrosis causes pain and stiffness

Question 2

Femoral Fractures

Answer 2

• Common, femoral neck most common in elderly
• Shaft usually caused by violent trauma
• Garden’s classification
• Hip fracture cc management
• Shaft fracture can be open or closed management

Question 3

Tibia and Fibula Fractures

Answer 3

• Skin is over tibia is thin, open fractures are common
• Most tibial fractures associated with fibular
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