questions 2 Flashcards
outline the salter harris fracture classification
1 - fracture through the physis only (x ray norma)
2 - fracture through physis (growthplate) & metaphysis
3 - fracture through the physis & epiphysis to include the joint
4 - fracture involving the physis, metaphysis, epiphysis
5 - crush injury involving the physis (x-ray may resemble type 1 and appear normal)
10 year risk of developing fracture score?
FRAX
what FRAX score warrants a DEXA scan
FRAX score > 10%
where is the most common site of osteomyelitis in a long bone?
metaphysis
most common organism for psoas abscess
staphylococcus aureus
what blood supply is at risk of being compromised in scaphoid fracture
dorsal carpal arch of the radial artery
when is pain worse in compartment syndrome?
passive stretching
key risk factor and x ray findings of avascular necrosis of femoral head
long term steroid use
osteopenia & microfractures
what is the initial management of open fractures?
- IV abx
- photography of wound
- application of sterile soaked gauze
- impermeable film
triad of symptoms of fat embolism?
- hypoxia
- neurological: agitation & confusion
- non blanching petetchial rash
imaging modality of choice fro osteomyelitis?
MRi
what is parsonage-turner syndrome?
peripheral neuropathy that may complicate viral illnesses and usually resolves spontaneousl;y
1st line for back pain
NSAIDs
effective method of analgesia for patients with a neck of femur fracture
iliofascial nerve block
orthopaedic side effect of ciiprofloxacin
- tendinitis
- tendon rupture
