PED FOOT-FX Flashcards
1
Q
increased load on metaphysical bone, failure on tensile side
what is the fx?
A
greenstick fx
2
Q
increased load on metaphysical bone, failure on the compression side
what is the fx?
A
torus fx
3
Q
high risk fx, usually requires ORIF?
A
type 3 and 4
4
Q
known as triplane fx, not the same as trimalleolar fx?
A
type 4 fracture
5
Q
if type III or type IV obtain what kind of imaging?
A
CT scan
