MSK injuries Flashcards
1
Q
Mid humeral fractures endanger which nerve?
A
Radial nerve
2
Q
WHAT IS THE MECHANISM OF AN ACL TEAR?
A
knee is twisted while the foot is firmly on the ground
3
Q
role of the ACL?
A
normally limits knee hyperextension
4
Q
SURGICAL NECK OF HUMERUS FRACTURES ENDANGER WHICH NERVE
A
AXILLIARY
5
Q
which third of the clavicle is most likely to be fractured>
A
middle third
6
Q
what is the most common type of dislocation of the shoulder?
A
anteroinferior dislocations
7
Q
what movement of the shoulder usually causes impingement of supraspinatus tendon?
A
abduction of arm
8
Q
what is the most common type of elbow dislocation?
A
posterior
9
Q
what is a monteggia fracture?
A
fracture of the ulna with dislocation of the proximal radioulnar joint
