Traumatic Fractures

Question 1

MOI for tibia and fibula fractures?(2)

Answer 1

Direct blow

Torsional stress with ankle inversion or eversion

Question 2

MOI for epiphyseal plate?(2)

Answer 2

Compression

Torsional forces

Question 3

MOI Potts fracture?

Answer 3

Forcefully everting the foot causing a distal fracture to the medial malleolus

Question 4

Where is a lisfranc fracture located in the foot?

Answer 4

Between the 3rd and 4th cuniform

Question 5

What is a Jones fracture?

Answer 5

A fracture at the base of the 5th metatarsal

Question 6

MOI for jones fracture is caused by indirect forces loading the bone with____and____?

Answer 6

Plantarflexion

Eversion

Question 7

What are the two least common fracture of the foot?(2)

Answer 7

Calcaneus

Talus

Question 8

Where are most stress fractures likely to occur in the leg?

Answer 8

Tibia

Metatarsals

Question 9

Excessive calcification or bone spurs?

Answer 9

Exotosis

Question 10

What can cause avascular necrosis?

Answer 10

Osteochondritis Dissecans