Orthopaedic Red Flags

Question 1

Hip pain pathological fracture red flag?

Answer 1

bisphosphinates
B-symptoms
bone pain

Question 2

Septic arthritis key words?

Answer 2

irritable joint

inability to weight bear

Question 3

compartment syndrome red flags?

Answer 3

pain relief need is out of proportion

pain with passive stretch/dorsiflexion

Question 4

common sites of compartment syndrome

Answer 4

lower leg

forearm

Question 5

cauda equina get upper or lower motor neuron signs?

Answer 5

lower motor neuron signs