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SpinalFractures - Week 13 PBL Flashcards

1
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Who do spinal fractures present in?

A

Women in elderly
Men in trauma injuries

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Presentation of spinal fractures?

A

Pain
Kyphosis deformity
Shrinking and shoulder rounding

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Investigations?

A

Bloods
X-rays
CT
MRI

Want to find reason for fracture

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Management of spinal fractures?

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Conservative - bracing, rehab
Drugs - analgesics, bisphosphonates if fragility
Surgical

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