musculoskeletal

Question 1

maisonneuve fracture

Answer 1

The Maisonneuve fracture is a spiral fracture of the proximal third of the fibula associated with a tear of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis and the interosseous membrane. There is an associated fracture of the medial malleolus or rupture of the deep deltoid ligament. This type of injury can be difficult to detect.

Question 2

5 connective tissues of the skeletal system

Answer 2

• bone
• bone marrow
• cartilage
• ligaments
• tendons

Question 3

what are sprains?

and what structure is it related to

Answer 3

-sprains are injuries to the ligaments which connects bone to bone

Question 4

what are strains and what is the structure involved?

Answer 4

strains are injuries of tendons which connects muscles to bones

Question 5

six types of bone fractures

Answer 5

1. comunuted–broken in multiple places
2. impacted–shortened compression
3. greenstick–broken that has splinter like projections
4. oblique–diagnonal
5. spiral–
6. transverse

Question 6

in assessment look for DCAP/BTLS

Answer 6

1. Deformities/angulation
2. Contusions
3. Abrasions
4. Punctures
5. Burns
6. Tenderness
7. Lacerations
8. Swelling

Question 7

most common sign of MSK injury

Answer 7

-pain/tenderness may be distal to injury must examine whole limb

Question 8

five Ps in vascualr damage signs

Answer 8

1. pain
2. pallor
3. paresthesia
4. paralysis
5. pulselessness