Orthopaedics Flashcards

1
Q

What are the aims of manipulation under anaesthesia (MUA)?

A

Corrects deformities
Restores ROM
Decreases pressure on soft tissues

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2
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What fracture types can K wires be used for?

A

Distal radius fractures
Metacarpal fractures
Paediatric fractures

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3
Q

Name three types of orthopaedic screws

A

Cortical
Cancellous
Locking

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4
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What is an IM nail?

A

A rod placed into a medullary canal

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5
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Name three types of orthopaedic plates

A

Neutralisation
Buttress
Bridging

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6
Q

What type of fracture are IM nails often used for?

A

Transverse

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7
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What are tension band wires used for?

A

Strong fixation of fractures under muscle tension

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8
Q

What is septic arthritis?

A

Bacterial infection of a joint

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9
Q

Why is septic arthritis an orthopaedic emergency?

A

Causes irreversible damage to hyaline cartilage

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10
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Name three common causative organisms of septic arthritis

A

Staph aureus
Strep
E coli

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11
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Name three common causative organisms of septic arthritis

A

Staph aureus
Strep
E coli

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12
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How does septic arthritis present?

A

Acute monoarthropathy
Reduced ROM
Systemic symptoms of infection

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13
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What blood results are seen in septic arthritis?

A

Raised WCC
Raised inflammatory markers

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14
Q

What is myositis ossificans?

A

Abnormal calcification of a muscle haematoma

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15
Q

When does myositis ossificans develop?

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Following trauma

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16
Q

How is myositis ossificans diagnosed?

A

Imaging - either XR or MRI

17
Q

How is myositis ossificans managed?

A

Observation
Can intervene if symptomatic when fully ossified, otherwise will recur