MSK Flashcards
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Are pelvic fractures dangerous?
A
Yes! Very dangerous, partially because of blood loss - several litres of blood can pool in the pelvis, and this may result in shock, the source of which may not be noticed in time.
75% of motor vehicle deaths are due to pelvic fracture!
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Q
What is an open book fracture of the pelvis?
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Usually caused by anterio-posterior trauma.
The pubic symphysis is compromised and the rest of the pelvis flips open like a book.
In rare cases, instead of the public symphysis being disrupted, the pubic rami are fractured vertically, in which case there may also be sacro-iliac joint dysfunction.
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Q
Name the bones of the hand going proximal to distal?
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Scaphoid
lunate
Triquetral
Pisiform
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Q
Name the joints of the hands
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All synovial Intercarpal MCP DIP PIP CMC
