stable v unstable fractures Flashcards
1
Q
what makes a fx stable?
A
if only one column is disrupted
2
Q
what makes a fx unstable?
A
more than one column disrupted
3
Q
what fx involves anterior and middle columns and is an unstable fx d/t this?
A
burst fracture
4
Q
what kind of fx can be managed conservatively?
A
middle column injury w/ intact posterior ligament complex
5
Q
what should you check when looking at T spine?
A
kyphosis
