Peds MSK/Peds injury Flashcards
What is a Salter-Harris type I injury?
Separation through the physis usually through areas of hypertrophic and degenerating cartilage of cell columns
S**traight across **ALTER
What is a Salter-Harris type II injury?
Fracture thorugh a portion of the physis that extends through the metaphyses
SA**bove**LTER
What is a Salter-Harris type III injury?
Fracture through a portion of the physis that extends through the epiphysis and into the joint
SA** be**L**ow **TER
What is a Salter-Harris type IV injury?
Fracture across the metaphysis, physis, and epiphysis
SAL T**hrough **ER
What is a Salter-Harris type V injury?
Crush injury to the physis
SALT ERasure of growth plate/cRush
What are secondary ossification centers?
Areas of bones that are growing butt are not the primary spot of growth. They are often found near the epiphyses and look brighter white on x-ray.
What is a transverse fracture?
A fracture straight across the bone
What is an oblique fracture?
A fracture diagonally through the bone
What is a spiral fracture?
A twisting fracture around the bone
What is a comminuted fracture?
A fracture where the bone breaks into multiple pieces
What is fracture displacement?
When the fractured bones are moved laterally, angulated, rotated, or shortened in relation to their normal position
What is the cause of a torus or buckle fracture?
A fracture from a compressive load (ex. falling on outstretched hands) that causes the bony cortex of the metaphysis to buckle
When are torus/buckle fractures most common?
In a child with an immature skeletal structure, the incidence decreases when the metaphyseal region is stiffer
What fracture would be caused if a child falls on their outstretched hands?
A torus or buckle fracture
Where does a greenstick fracture typically occur?
They are incomplete fractures that often occur at the junction of the diaphysis and metaphysis
What is a bowing fracture?
A fracture that occurs when the bone bends without a clear fracture line. It occurs in children due to pliability of pediatric bones.
What is a toddler’s fracture?
An oblique, non-displaced fracture in the distal tibia of an ambulating child under 5 y.o.
What causes a toddler’s fracture?
Ususally a result of a twist in the lower leg, often when running or falling. It could happen if the child’s leg is caught and they twist their leg to free it.
What are the clinical signs of a toddler’s fracture?
Limping or refusal to bear weight on the affected leg. Usually minimal swelling and diffuse tenderness. Subtle changes on x-ray.
What is nursemaid’s elbow?
Radial head subluxation that can occur by pulling on a child’s extended arm
What injury might occur if a 4 year old gets their leg stuck between chairs and twists it to pull it out?
A toddler’s fracture (oblique non-displaced fracture of distal tibia)