UE Fractures part 1 Flashcards
what is the most common MOI for a clavicular fracture
Direct fall on the shoulder with arm at side
what is the another MOI for a clavicular fracture
a direct blow
risk factors for clavicular factors
contact sports and being a male until age 75
what age do females become more likely to experience clavicular fractures
over 75 years old
how does a clavicular present
deformity at fracture site usually midline
defect may be palatable
crepitus with AROM
with a clavicular Fracture a neuromuscular exam is needed due to
the subclavian vessels and the brachial plexus
Clavicular Fracture locations in order of likely hood
middle
distal
medial
is a Clavicular Fracture a non operative treatment?
typically yes
how do manage Clavicular Fracture
sling or figure 8 brace (sling provide more comfort and results and alignment are identical)
choice usually based upon provider preference
when do you need surgical management for a Clavicular Fracture (definitive indications)
it is an open fracture
there is a neruovascular injury
tenting of the skin is present
when do you need surgical management for a Clavicular Fracture (relative indications) (5)
- widely displace fractures
- multiple fracture segments
- displaced laterally (distal 1/3 fractures)
- the clavicle fracture is on the dominant extremity in overhead athlete (throwing, baseball, volleyball, tennis)
- cosmetic concerns
most common Proximal Humerus Fracture MOI
fall onto an outstretched hand
direct trauma may also cause this
Proximal Humerus Fracture other MOI age groups
simple fall in older people (increased fall risk and decreased bone density)
high energy trauma in young patients
Proximal Humerus Fracture clinical presentation
swelling, ecchymosis, pain, guarding, limited ROM
1 part Proximal Humerus Fracture
Surgical neck, anatomic neck, lesser tuberosity or greater tuberosity
Any fracture pattern with less than 1 cm displacement
2 part Proximal Humerus Fracture
Surgical neck, anatomic neck, lesser tuberosity or greater tuberosity
Fragments must be displaced by 1 cm
3 part Proximal Humerus Fracture
Surgical neck and greater tuberosity or surgical neck and lesser tuberosity
Fragments must be displaced by 1 cm
4 part Proximal Humerus Fracture
Surgical neck, lesser and greater tuberosities
Fragments must be displaced by 1 cm
non surgical Proximal Humerus Fracture management need for
neer type 1
surgical Proximal Humerus Fracture management need for
associated neurovascular injury Open Fx Neer types 2, 3, and 4 Significant distortion of the bicipital groove Fracture dislocation