QBank Flashcards
What area is most common Scaphoid Fracture?
Waist of the scaphoid (65% of the time)
Relocation of dorsal PIP displaced dislocation
Traction and volar pressure to middle phalanx
Incidence of AVN of proximal 5th Scaphoid Fracture
100%
Incidence of AVN of proximal 3rd Scaphoid Fracture
33%
What is the most common dislocation of MCP?
Dorsal displacement of index finger
Proximal third Scaphoid fracture, nondisplaced should be treated how?
Immobilized for 5 months
What is best xray to view Hook of hamate fracture (grounding a golf club)?
Carpal Tunnel View
Mallet Finger
Disruption of terminal extensor tendon distal to DIP joint
Cause of Mallet Finger
Sudden forced flexion
Mallet Finger indication for Operative TX
- Absolute indication = Volar subluxation of distal phalanx
2. Relative indications = A. > 50% articular surface involved B. > 2 mm articular gap
Pisiform fracture, what is indication for operative treatment?
Not healed after 8 weeks = pisiformectomy
What is Jersey Finger?
Avulsion of FDP
Ring finger involved in 75% cases
Jersey Finger treatment?
Surgical referral is always recommended
Colle’s Fracture
Distal radius DORSAL fracture
Smith’s Fracture
Distal radius VOLAR fracture