Simple disorders

Question 1

Describe winged scapula

Answer 1

Damage to the long thoracic nerve, Protrusion of the scapula

Question 2

Sign of radial nerve damage

Answer 2

Wrist drop

Question 3

Describe a Colles fracture

Answer 3

Distal radius fracture, Distal fragment moves posteriorly, Fall on extended wrists

Question 4

Describe a Smith’s fracture

Answer 4

Distal radius fracture, Distal fragment moves anteriorly, Fall on flexed wrists

Question 5

Describe pulled elbow

Answer 5

Subluximation of the radius out of the angular ligament

Question 6

Describe a scaphoid fracture

Answer 6

Tenderness over the anatomical snuff box, Can be avascular necrosis of the proximal segement

Question 7

Describe a boxers fracture

Answer 7

Distal fracture of 4th or 5th metacarpal, Caused by punch

Question 8

Describe possible consequences of a fracture of a pubic rami

Answer 8

Damage obturator nerve causing loss of blood from medial thigh

Question 9

Describe how the sciatic nerve can be damaged

Answer 9

Posterior hip dislocation, Compressed by piriformis

Question 10

Describe trendelenburg sign

Answer 10

Patient stands on one leg and falls to side opposite damage, Caused by superior gluteal nerve damage

Question 11

Define open fracture

Answer 11

Bone penetrates soft tissue

Question 12

Define stress fracture

Answer 12

Small cracks caused by over use

Question 13

Define transverse fracture

Answer 13

Fracture perpendicular to the bone axis

Question 14

Define oblique factor

Answer 14

Fracture runs with slope through the bone

Question 15

Define communicated fracture

Answer 15

Fractured into several fragments

Question 16

Define impacted fracture

Answer 16

Ends force together

Question 17

Define buckle fracture

Answer 17

Fracture on one side, no damage on the other

Question 18

Define greenstick fracture

Answer 18

Fracture on one side, bending on the other

Question 19

Describe the causes of foot drop

Answer 19

Damage to deep fibular nerve