MSK nerve damage and associated fractures Flashcards
What nerve injury is associated with a Colles fracture?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
acute median nerve compression
What nerve may be damaged in anterior dislocation of the shoulder?
Axillary nerve
Which type of shoulder dislocation is most common?
Anterior
What sign is indicates axillary nerve palsy?
Numbness in the regimental badge area
What nerve may be damaged in a humeral shaft fracture?
Radial nerve
What clinical sign indicates radial nerve palsy?
Wrist drop
What nerve may be damaged in supracondylar fracture of the elbow?
Median nerve (most commonly the anterior interosseous branch)
Note: tends to be paediatric and may also case brachial artery injury
What nerve injury is associated with posterior dislocation of the hip?
Sciatic nerve injury
What nerve injury is associated with “bumper” injury to the lateral knee?
Common peroneal nerve palsy (common fibular nerve)
What clinical sign indicates common peroneal / fibular nerve palsy?
Foot drop
What nerve is compressed in cubital tunnel syndrome?
Ulnar nerve
Which vessel may be damaged in knee dislocation?
Popliteal artery
Which vessel is associated with paediatric supracondylar fractures?
Brachial artery
What vascular complication may shoulder trauma cause?
Axillary artery compromise
Which three fractures are particularly associated with AVN?
Scaphoid
Femoral head
Talus
