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Management of common orthopaedic fractures Flashcards

1
Q

What is a fracture

A

Break in the structure of bone, associated with soft tissue injury

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2
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Types of investigations for fractures

A

Plain radiographs
CT
MRI
USS
Blood tests

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3
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Describing radiograph dynamics

A

A - adequacy
B - bones (young/old)
C - cartilage (joint space)

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4
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Types of fracture

A

Simple
Complex/Comminuted
Greenstick
Open/Closed

Transverse
Oblique
Spiral

Displacement
Shortened
Rotated
Translated

Stable
unstable

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5
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Describing the location of a fracture

A

Proximal
Distal
Mid shaft
Intra-articular

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6
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Treatment of fractures

A

Reduce - open/closed
Stabilise
Rehab

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7
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Colles fracture

A

Fall on outstretched hand

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Smith fracture

A

fall on flexed wrist/ direct blow to back of wrist

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9
Q

Barton’s fracture

A

intra-articular fracture

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10
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Compartment syndrome

A

Increased pressure within muscle, restricts blood flow causing pain and swelling

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