Orthopedics

Question 1

At what age does radial head dislocation present

Answer 1

1 to 4year

Question 2

What is monteggia fracture-dislocation

Answer 2

Ulnar fracture (can just be bowing) associated with radial head dislocation

Question 3

How to reduce radial head dislocation

Answer 3

Hyperpronation or

Supination - flexion

Question 4

Position children normally hold their arms in when have radial head dislocation

Answer 4

Flexed and pronated

Question 5

Complications of femoral shaft fracture

Answer 5

Overgrowth

Question 6

How soon to operate on open fracture

Answer 6

6 hours

Question 7

Do radial head dislocations occur anterior or posterior

Answer 7

Usually anterior

Posterior occurs secondary to cerebral palsy contractures

Question 8

Supracondylar fracture age of onset

Answer 8

3-10 yo

Question 9

Salter harris for physeal injuries

Answer 9

Straight (common)
Above (common)
Lower (intra articular + associated with growth arrest)
Through ( intra articular + associated with growth arrest)
Rammed (cannot be recognised acutely )