LOWER EXTREMITY INJURIES Flashcards

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DDx

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Toddler’s Fracture

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

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Todderl’s Fracture: Mechanism
Clinical Features
Management

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Rotation of upper leg while foot and ankle are fixed -> Spiral fracture of tibial shaft

Long leg splint with knee flexed vs. walking boot

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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

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Salter-Harris I fracture of proximal femur, displaced

Non weight bearing

Orthopedic Surgery

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