orthopaedics - general Flashcards
1
Q
toddler’s fracture
- definition
- management
A
spiral fracture of distal 1/3rd of tibia
do nothing or place in backslab, x-ray at 2 weeks
2
Q
pulled elbow - management
A
pronate forearm, flex elbow
ta-da!
3
Q
colles fracture - defintion
A
distal radius metaphysis fracture, with the distal bone fragment angled dorsally
no articular involvement
4
Q
what is a valgus deformity
A
A valgus deformity is a condition in which the bone segment distal to a joint is angled outward, that is, angled laterally, away from the body’s midline.
5
Q
what is a varus deformity
A
A varus deformity is an excessive inward (medial) angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint.
