Orthopaedic Trauma Day 4 Flashcards
what is the most common long bone fracture?
tibia shaft fracture
what must be done when a patient presents with a tibia shaft fracture? (3)
investigate for open wounds
evaluate for compartment syndrome
NV exam
what is the treatment for a tibia shaft fracture? (2)
immediate reduction at bedside
intermedullary nail
what are 4 risks for tibia shaft fractures?
open
compartment syndrome
fat emboli
nonunion
identify
tibia shaft fracture
very common injury that occurs with twisting
ankle fractures
what is the lateral malleolus ankle fracture classification based on?
based on fracture site at the distal fibula
lateral malleolus fracture that occurs below the syndesmosis and is typically non-operative
weber A
lateral malleolus fracture that occurs at the level of the syndesmosis and treatment depends on stability
weber B
lateral malleolus fracture that occurs above the syndesmosis and is typically operative due to instability and disruption of he syndesmosis
weber C
what classification of lateral malleolus ankle fracture is most important and why?
weber B
need to determine whether surgery is needed
fracture that occurs below the syndesmosis and is usually an isolated stable fracture without instability
lateral malleolus fracture weber A
a patient presents with swelling, ecchymosis, and pain to their lateral ankle over the distal fibula. Dx?
lateral malleolus fracture weber A
what is the treatment for a lateral malleolus fracture weber A?
immobilization in high boot (WBAT) x 6-8 weeks
what surgical treatment may be needed for a lateral malleolus fracture weber A depending on displacement?
ORIF (open reduction internal fixation)
identify fracture and treatment
lateral malleolus fracture weber A
immobilization in high boot (WBAT) x 6-8 weeks
identify fracture and treatment
lateral malleolus fracture weber A + displacement
ORIF
fracture that occurs at the level of syndesmosis and must be evaluated for stability with gravity or manual stress exam
lateral malleolus fracture weber B
how do you know if a lateral malleolus fracture weber B is stable?
no medial or lateral clear space widening with stress exam
an increased medial clear space >5mm in a lateral malleolus fracture weber B indicates injury to what?
deltoid ligament injury
an increased lateral clear space or decreased tibiofibular overlap in a lateral malleolus fracture weber B indicates injury to what?
syndesmosis injury
what is the treatment for a stable lateral malleolus fracture weber B? (2)
high fracture boot +WBAT
f/u w/ WB xrays to confirm stability
what is the treatment for an unstable lateral malleolus fracture weber B? (2)
splint NWB
+ ORIF (open reduction internal fixation)
identify
lateral malleolus fracture weber B
identify
what is the possible associated injury?
lateral malleolus fracture weber B
+ medial clear space widening
possible deltoid ligament injury
identify
stable or unstable?
what is the possible associated injury?
lateral malleolus fracture weber C
unstable
possible deltoid ligament injury (d/t medial clear space widening)
identify
stable or unstable?
lateral malleolus fracture weber B
stable
fracture that occurs above the syndesmosis and is commonly associated with disruption of the syndesmosis
lateral malleolus facture weber C
what is the treatment for a lateral malleolus fracture weber C? (2)
splint NWB
ORIF (open reduction internal fixation)
identify
lateral malleolus fracture weber C
a medial malleolus and fibula fracture
bimalleolar ankle fracture
identify
bimalleolar ankle fracture
what is the treatment for a bimalleolar ankle fracture? (2)
splint NWB
ORIF (open reduction internal fixation)
medial malleolus + fibula + posterior malleolus fracture
trimalleolar fracture