Trauma - Orthopedic Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
What is a fracture?
A
a break in the continuity of a bone.
1. Direction of fracture through bone
2. # of fractures on the bone
3. # of cortices involved
2
Q
Type of fractures
A
STOIC G
-Spiral (Twisted Break)
-Transverse (Linear)
-Oblique (Angled)
-Impacted (Compression)
-Comminuted (multiple breaks)
-Greenstick (Partial/Bowing)
3
Q
Growth Plate Injuries
A
4
Q
Salter-Harris System
A
Classification growth plates injuries.
1 through 5. Higher is worse.
5
Q
Strain
A
injury to muscle or tendon
6
Q
Sprain
A
injury to ligament
7
Q
RICES
A
General treatment of strains and sprains.
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevate
Splint
8
Q
Range of Motion
A
9
Q
Hot Packs vs. Cold Packs.
A
fist 48 hours, use cold.
