Malunion Flashcards
1
Q
Define
A
When fracture fragment unite in unsatisfactory position it is malunion
2
Q
Cause
A
Adequate reduction failed
Reduction not maintained
Close reduction of #
Excessive comminuted fracture
Unchecked muscle pull
Fracture unnoticed
Gradual collapse of osteoporotic bone
3
Q
Site
A
@SPICCe
Supra condylar #
Proximal tibia #
Intertrochanteric #
Clavicle #
Colle’s#
4
Q
Clinical feature
A
Obvious deformity
Angulation
Rotation
Refracture
Assymetry of limbs
5
Q
X ray
A
White # line
6
Q
Tt
A
Anatomical reduction
If rotational misalignment in children - it cant be reduced
Refracturing and fixing with implants
Corrective osteotomy
Limb lengthening
