pediatric MSK injuries

Question 1

are children more likely to sprain or fracture?

Answer 1

fracture, often incomplete

Question 2

Saltr-Harris classification

Answer 2

1-Separation thru physis, 2-Above physis, 3-beLow physis, 4-Thru physis, 5-cRush (worst prognosis)

Question 3

how long does a healing callus take to form

Answer 3

7-10 days

Question 4

four fracture patterns

Answer 4

transverse (lots of force), oblique, spiral, comminuted

Question 5

three aspects of displacement

Answer 5

translation (%), angulation (degrees), rotation

Question 6

buckle or torus fracture

Answer 6

jxn of metaphysis/diaphysis in distal forearm.

Question 7

Bowing fracture or plastic deformation

Answer 7

no visible fracture line

Question 8

greenstick fracture

Answer 8

incomplete fracture, may need to complete break to align

Question 9

toddlers fracture

Answer 9

oblique, non displaced, distal tibia. Child <5yrs. lower leg twists while falling

Question 10

fractures that are common in abuse

Answer 10

Posterior rib, classic metaphyseal lesion (corner or bucket-handle)