Ortho and soft tissue Flashcards
List the gustilo open fracture classification levels
i) Open # with < 1 cm wound
ii) Open # with > 1 cm wound
iiia) Same as ii, but soft tissue coverage may be inadequate after debridement and there is periosteal stripping
iiib) Inadequate soft tissue coverage
iiic) Inadequate soft tissue and requires vascular repair
What are complications of fractures (7)
1) infection
2) hemorrhage
3) vascular injury
4) nerve injury
5) avascular necrosis
6) compartment syndrome
7) fat emboli
What is the approach to fracture management?
1) Control bleeding
2) Splint and reduce if vascular compromise
3) Cover with sterile saline soaked guaze
4) IV Abx prophylaxis
5) Tetanus prophylaxis
6) DVT prophylaxis
What are the nexus criteria for radiographic evaluation?
1) no midline tenderness
2) no EtOH
3) Normal alertness
4) No focal neurological deficit
5) No painful distracting injury
What are the high level concepts of the Canadian c-spine rule?
In order to not require a radiograph, the patient must have no high risk factors, they must have at least one low risk factor and then a range of neck motion is assessed
What is the difference between Jefferson/Burst and a Hangman fracture?
Jefferson/Burst involves C1 while hangan’s fractures involves C2
What are the tile classifications of pelvic fractures?
A) Stable
B) Partially stable
C) Unstable (posterior arch disrupted completely)
What is cauda equina syndrome?
Constellation of symptoms associated with compression of the cauda equina bundle of nerves below the spinal cord - results in leg pain, back pain, loss of rectal tone
What are potential complications of pelvic injuries?
1) Hemorrhage
2) Urological injury
3) Neurological injury (cauda equina etc)
What is the pathophysiology of compartment syndrome?
Too much pressure in non-expanding space cuts off vascular blood supply ultimately leading to acidosis and necrosis
Venous system compressed first, decrease drainage and increasing pressure
What are 3 different way to cause compartment syndrome?
Increase contents (blood, hematoma) Decrease compartment size (fascia, cysts) External pressure (from casts)
How do you diagnose compartment syndrome?
Clinical diagnosis - 5 P’s
Pain (out of proportion) Pallor Pulselessness Paresthesia Paralysis
What are complications of compartment syndrome?
HyperK (Rhabo) Myoglobinuria (renal failure) Infection Contractures Lactic acidosis
What kind of fracture is most likely source of fat embolism?
Long bone fractures
What distinguishes crush syndrome from compartment syndrome?
Crush syndrome is the downstream manifestations of compartment syndrome as a consequence of toxin release
What are early causes of death in crush syndrome?
1) Hypovolemia (3rd spacing)
2) HyperK
3) Dysrythmias
What is the approach to crush syndrome?
ABCDE Treat hemorrhagic shock if present Call ETP for consult Cardiac monitoring If QRS Wide -> give CaCl2, NaHCO3, Insulin/Glucose, Nebulized Ventolin
What bacteria causes Necrotizing fasciitis?
Type 2 - Group A streptococcus, Type 1 is polymicrobial
Where is Nec Fas most common?
Extremities (Legs)
What mind you see on an xray for a patient with nec fasc and why?
Free air in the tissue consistent with bacterial off gasing
What would be general presentation of patient with early nec fasc?
Pain out of proportion, young healthy, CT/US would have free air in soft tissue
What is the difference between osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and septic arthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a complex inflammatory disorder of the joints thought to be caused by proinflammatory mediators and cartilage degradation due to use, but it is usually associated with unilateral or focal joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the inflammation of the joints occurs in more than one joint (symmetrical)
Septic arthritis is an infection of the joint.
What is the pathophysiology of gout?
Gout occurs when high levels of uric acid in the blood stream crystallize in joints causing inflammation and pain, usually in the big toe.