Radiology Of The Hand Flashcards

1
Q

Which bone of the arm can indicate where lateral is on a radiological image?

A

Radius

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2
Q

What is the name of a posteriorly displaced fracture of the radius/ulna?

A

Colle’s fracture

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3
Q

What is the name of the deformity caused by a Colle’s fracture?

A

Dinner fork deformity

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4
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What is the name of the fracture of the radius/ulna which is anteriorly displaced?

A

Smith’s fracture

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5
Q

Is anterior or posterior displacement more common in a fracture of the radius/ulna?

A

Posterior

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6
Q

Why is a fracture to the proximal pole of scaphoid significant?

A

There is poor blood supply here so the bone is susceptible to avascular necrosis

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7
Q

Fracture of which carpal bone could cause pain when the the anatomical snuffbox is palpated?

A

Scaphoid bone

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8
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What is the colloquial term for a fracture of the 5th metacarpal?

A

Boxers fracture

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