principles of trauma

Question 1

what is the best imaging modality for assessment off the posterior element of the pelvis ?

Answer 1

CT scan

Question 2

what is the best imaging modality for hemodynamically unstable patients with stable fracture patterns ?

Answer 2

CT angio

Question 3

what is the management for pelvic fractures ?

Answer 3

resuscitation
pelvic binder
external fixation
pelvic packing
embolization of arterial injury
definitive fixation in a week

Question 4

what is the denis column classification ?

Answer 4

divide the column into anterior column
middle column
posterior column

Question 5

what is the most common mode of injury in spine fractures ?

Answer 5

indirect injuries
axial compression
extension
flexion

Question 6

what is the main difference in presentation of spinal vs neurogenic shock ?

Answer 6

spinal shock -bulbocavernosus reflex is absent
and the motor shows flaccid paralysis

neurogenic shock - both bulbocavernosus reflex and motor are variable

Question 7

best imaging modality for spine deformities ?

Answer 7

CT

Question 8

what is a jefferson fracture ?

Answer 8

fracture of C1
diving into a shallow pool
axial load

Question 9

what is a hangman fracture ?

Answer 9

traumatic spondylolisthesis of C2