MSK 2 Flashcards
Osteomyelitis occurs where in children?
long bone
metaphysis
how do osteomyelitis occur?
haemtogenous >
> bacteria
> most common in children
> vertebral in adults
non haematogenous
> continuous from spread
> soft tissue
>polymicrobial
RF : ulcers DM2, PAD
what is a Weber A fractures?
minimal displaced
stable
below syndesmosis of ankle - stable
what is a CAM boot?
controlled ankle motion boot - 6 weeks
facet join pain?
pain worse in morning and on standing
worse on extension of bacjk
what two fractures may cause compartment syndrome as a side effect?
supracondylar and tibial shaft fractures
compartment syndrome
pain on passive movement
excessive use of breaththrough analgesia
parasthesia
pallor
arterial pulsation
paralysis
radial head fracture?
common in young adults
marked tenderness at head of radius
imapired elbow movement
pain at lateral side of the elbow
loss of foot dorsiflexion
nerve root L5
greater trochanteric pain syndrome?
isolated hip/thigh pain with tenderness over greater trochanter
NAI - paeds
delay in milestone
delay presentation
multiple injuries
what fracture most common in fist fights?
bennet’s fracture
what ligament sprain is most commonly injured in inverison injuries of the ankle?
anterior talfibular ligamenet
greenstick fractures
bend and snap
mx of plantar fascitis?
weight loss
simple stretch exercises
rest the heel