S2_L4: Fractures Flashcards
TRUE OR FALSE: A fracture is known as a a break in a bone or cartilage. This may be due to abnormal formation of bone in a congenital disease of bone, such as osteogenesis imperfecta.
A. Both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. Only the 1st statement is true
D. Only the 2nd statement is true
A. Both statements are true
The following statements are true about fractures, EXCEPT:
A. In open fx, debridement and irrigation should be done within 6 hours
B. In open fx, there is a break in the skin
C. In closed fx, only the angulation that occurred is seen
D. In closed fx, the skin, soft tissues and mucous membranes are intact
E. None of the above
A. In open fx, debridement and irrigation should be done within 6 hours
NOTE: The allotted time is 8 hours to prevent anything infection to the bone. Bleeding should also be stopped as patient and also die from hypovolemia.
Match the following patterns of failure
- failure due to compressive forces
- due to high loads
- 3 or more fragments
A. Segmental fracture
B. Comminuted fractures
C. Spiral fractures
D. Oblique fractures
E. Transverse fractures
- D
- B
- B
Match the following patterns of failure
- due to torsional forces
- due to tensile forces
- due to a 4 point bending
A. Segmental fracture
B. Comminuted fractures
C. Spiral fractures
D. Oblique fractures
E. Transverse fractures
- C
- E
- A
TRUE OR FALSE: A Torus fracture is an example of a complete fracture.
False
Bone is the (1)_______ of the body. A fracture is a break in the (2)_______ of a bone resulting in the loss of its mechanical and structural integrity.
- framework
- continuity
This kind of fractures occur in bones weakened by pre-existing bone disease such as tumor, cyst, osteomyelitis or osteoporosis.
Pathologic fracture
This kind of fractures result from bone fatigue from repeated unaccustomed loading and inadequate muscular support
Stress fracture
TRUE OR FALSE: A description of a fracture may depend on its modifiers
True
TRUE OR FALSE: A description of a fracture may depend on the measurement of skin breakage
False
TRUE OR FALSE: A description of a fracture may depend on the location in the bone
True
TRUE OR FALSE: A description of a fracture may depend on its pattern
True
In complete fractures, both _____ has been disrupted
cortices
Which type of fracture is predominant in children?
A. Complete fractures
B. Incomplete fractures
B. Incomplete fractures
Displacement is named according to direction of the _______ fragment
distal
Determine the stages of fracture healing.
- stability begins
- woven bone is converted to lamellar bone
- where PT becomes active in treatment
- clot is replaced with reparative fibrovascular granulation tissue
- bridging callus about the fracture site is formed
A. Inflammation
B. Repair
C. Remodeling
- B
- C
- C
- A
- B
Determine the stages of fracture healing.
- Fibroblast and chondroblast appear in the area
- Osteoblasts from the inner cambium layers of the uninjured periosteum and endosteum lay down primitive osteoid
- Acute inflammatory cells invade the clot, followed by chronic inflammatory cells and macrophages
- Nodules of cartilage form an envelope of cartilaginous tissue that encircles the fracture site
- Osteoid begins to mineralize in the medullary canal
A. Inflammation
B. Repair
C. Remodeling
- A
- B
- A
- B
- B
The following is true about
vertebral compression fracture, EXCEPT:
A. Most common osteoporotic fracture of the spine in elderly
B. Pain may wrap around rib cage
C. Scoliosis results from multiple compression fractures
D. Imaging: X-ray
E. None
C. Scoliosis results from multiple compression fractures
NOTE: Kyphosis results.
A complication after fracture is termed as non-union if there is no fracture union in at least how many days/ months/ years?
6 months
Wrong position of the two segments
Which complications of fracture is being described?
A. Delayed union
B. Non-union
C. Malunion
C. Malunion
Process of bone repair are retarded but still going on, union develops in time
Which complications of fracture is being described?
A. Delayed union
B. Non-union
C. Malunion
A. Delayed union
The process of bone repair have ceased with no formation of firm union
Which complications of fracture is being described?
A. Delayed union
B. Non-union
C. Malunion
B. Non-union
Determine which fracture is being described.
- More common in children 4-10 years old
- Volar angulation of distal fragment
- Extra-articular distal radius fracture
- Fracture of proximal ⅓ ulna with associated radial head dislocation
- AKA Goyrand fracture
A. Monteggia fracture
B. Smith fracture
- A
- B
- B
- A
- B
Determine which fracture is being described.
- Fracture of the fibula 2-3 inches above distal tip
- Due to repetitive impact to the metatarsals with weight bearing exercises
- With associated rupture of medial ligament and lateral subluxation of the talus
- Fracture of the medial and/or lateral malleoli with associated ligamentous injuries
- Uses Danis Weber Classification
A. Pott’s fracture
B. March fracture
- A
- B
- A
- A
- A
TRUE OR FALSE: Simple stress could cause breaking of bone.
True
Enumerate the 6 optimal conditions for fracture healing.
- Minimal necrosis
- Anatomic reduction
- Immobilization of fracture ends
- Presence of physiologic stress
- Absence of infection
- Adequate vascular supply
This law explains that there is a need of some stress in order for bones to become strong.
Wolf’s law
________ is the most important factor for fracture healing
Blood supply
Topic: Fracture Healing
Within hours to days, bone blood flow increases, peaks at approximately (1)______, and returns to normal in (2)_______.
- 2 weeks
- 3 to 5 months
______ is needed for clotting and structural and biomechanical support for inflammatory cells
Hematoma
What is the approximate time frame for the inflammation stage of fracture healing?
0-2 weeks
What is the approximate time frame for the hard callus stage of fracture healing?
3-6 weeks
What is the approximate time frame for the remodelling stage of fracture healing?
8 weeks to 2 years
What is the approximate time frame for the soft (cartilaginous) callus stage of fracture healing?
2-4 weeks
_______ strengthens the bone during remodeling phase of fracture healing
Physiologic stress
TRUE OR FALSE: In history taking after fractures, the last meal of the patient must be reported
True.
NOTE: since treatment of most fractures require general anesthesia, this is asked to avoid complications of aspiration in surgical procedures.
TRUE OR FALSE: In history taking after fractures, the immunization status of patient is taken into account.
True
What are the 3 types of deformity associated with fractures?
- Shortening
- Rotation
- Angulation