Pediatric Injuries - Trombino Flashcards
NOT ON QUIZ OR FINAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1
Q
Why are fractures different in an immature skeleton?
A
More common, esp with minimal trauma
Physeal disruptions - growth disturbance
2
Q
Most common age to get a growth plate fracture?
A
Adolescent! (weakest at this age)
not toddler!
3
Q
What is plastic deformation?
A
unique to children’s bones
bowing may be substantial
reduction is very difficult
4
Q
What is remodeling?
A
Propensity of long bones to return to anatomic position with growth
5
Q
When will remodeling NOT help?
A
Displaced intraarticaulr fractures
Malrotated fractures
Angulated fractures out of the plan of motion
6
Q
Danger of proximal tibia fracture?
A
high incidence of vascular injury
