Problems with fractures Flashcards
List problems with fractures
Problems with union
AVN
Vascular damage
Myositis officans
Fat embolism
Infection
Joint stiffness
Compartment syndrome
What leads to respiratory failute, neuro problems, fat in urine and petichial rash?
Fat embolism from marrow
What leads to disproportionate pain and pain on passive movement
Compartment syndrome - swelling of muscles in compartment
What is myositis ossificans
Calcicfying of soft tissue
What are the symptoms of vascular damage
Pain
Plum skin
Pulselessness
Cold
Parasthesia
What are the three types of union problems?
Malunion - align incorrectly
**Delayed union **
**Non - union **
Hypertrophic - too much movement and need to internall fixate
Atrophic - no cellular activity and needs grafting
What are the symptoms of a fat emboli?
Neuro
Resp
Petichial
Fat in urine
