MSK 1 Final Flashcards
TFCC Components
Articular Disc
Dorsal/Volar Radioulnar Ligaments
Ulnar Collateral Ligament
ECU Sheath
Lunotriquetral Ligament
Colles Fracture
Complete fracture of the distal radius with dorsal displacement of the distal fragment
Smith Fracture
Complete fracture of the distal radius with volar displacement of the distal fragment
Barton’s Fracture
A dorsal or volar articular fracture of the distal radius resulting in subluxation of the wrist
Buckle Fracture
Incomplete, nondisplaced fracture of the distal radius commonly seen in children
Children
Galeazzi Fracture
Fracture of the distal radial shaft with disruption of the DRUJ
Scaphoid Fracture
Most commonly fractured carpal bone and most commonly missed
Boxer’s Fracture
Fracture of the 5th metacarpal
Bennett’s Fracture
Fracture/dislocation of the first metacarpal
Monteggia Fracture
A fracture of the ulna and dislocation of the proximal end of the radius
Essex-Lopresti Fractures
A fracture of the radial head with proximal radium migration and disruption of the DRUJ and interosseous membrane