Orthopaedics

Question 1

Salter Harris Classification

Answer 1

1: transverse through growth plate
2: through growth plate to metaphysis
3: through growth plate and epiphysis with metaphysis spared
4: growth plate + metaphysis + epiphysis
5: compression of growth plate

Question 2

Colles’ #

Answer 2

dorsal displacement and angulation
proximal to radoiocarpal joint
transverse # of radius

Question 3

Smith’s #

Answer 3

reverse Colles
volar angulation of distal radius fragment
Garden spade deformity

Question 4

Bennet’s #

Answer 4

intraarticular # of 1st CMC joint

Question 5

Monteggia’s #

Answer 5

dislocation of proximal radioulnar joint with ulna #

Question 6

Galeazzi #

Answer 6

radial shaft # with dislocation of distal radioulnar joint

Question 7

Barton’s #

Answer 7

distal radius # with associated radoiocarpal dislocation

Question 8

Holstein-Lewis #

Answer 8

distal third of humerus resulting in entrapment of radial nerve