Orthopaedics

Question 1

ARDS is a possible complication of

Answer 1

Trauma

Question 2

Conservative management of a tibial fracture is ..

Answer 2

Plaster of Paris

Question 3

Conservative treatment of a tibial plateau fracture is …

Answer 3

ROM Brace, locked in extension

NWB or light TWB
Regular weekly X-rays
3-4 Weeks # may be ok to start AROM

Brace removal at 6-12 weeks

Question 4

Operative management of a tibial plateau fracture is …

Answer 4

ORIF

AROM if # stable when wound healed -> usually around 7-10 days

Question 5

Operative management of tibial fracture is

Answer 5

ORIF Intramedullary Nail
Plates and Screws

External fixateurs if skin grafts required

Question 6

Inflammation Lasts usually ___

Union is typically @ ___ weeks and Consolidation @ ____ weeks

Answer 6

Inflammation 1-2 Weeks
Union 3 Weeks
Consolidation 6 Weeks

Question 7

Wound Closure Methods?

Answer 7

Sutures
Split Skin Grafts
Full Thickness Grafts
Vacuum Assisted Closures

Question 8

In the event of an unstable pelvic fracture, what might be an initial procedure?

Answer 8

The use of a pelvic binder or external fixates to reduce internal haemorrhage

Treatment later alone may involve open reduction internal fixation