Ortho Tut - X-ray reading Flashcards
1
Q
fracture description
A
which bone
location
pattern
displacement
2
Q
fracture patterns?
A
simple
comminuted
3
Q
fracture pattern simple types?
A
transverse
oblique
spiral
4
Q
which type of fracture takes longer to heal?
A
transverse because of high energy
5
Q
how to manage compartment syndrome?
A
release bandages
need to see the skin
pry open the back slab to check skin
6
Q
fracture displacement description?
A
translation - medial/lateral, ant/post, % of total bone width
angulation - varus/valgus, medial/lateral
rotation - int/ext
shortening or impaction
7
Q
growth plates mnemonic
A
Capitellim radius internal trochlea olecranon external
8
Q
if aspirate blood and fat from a knee what does that mean?
A
fracture somewhere, the bone marrow is bleeding into joint
