Tibial Shaft Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanism of transverse farcture?
A
Indirect force with bending
2
Q
Mechanism of spiral fracture?
A
Indirect force with rotational energy
3
Q
Mechanism of oblique fracture?
A
Compressive force from deceleration
4
Q
Mechanism of comminuted fracture?
A
Combination of forced from high energy injuries
5
Q
Commonest cause of tibial shaft fracture?
A
Compartment syndrome
6
Q
Non operative treatment of tibial shaft fracture?
A
Above nee cast
7
Q
Operative treatment of tibial shaft fracture?
A
Intramedullary nailing (internal fixation)
Control position of fracture, no need for cast
-Quick rehabilitation
8
Q
Tibia is one of the….bone in the body?
A
Slowest healing
