Upper and lower fractures Flashcards
if 50% of the range of motion can be completed in an active and painless manner during a clinical examination in a bone region, it is considered?
stable fanctionally
1- splinting for interphalangeal joints typically are rested in?
2-and for carpometacarpal joint in?
1- extension
2- flexion
what is tendon gliding exercises?
- straight
2.hook fist
3.full fist
4.straight fist
4.platform position
Nondisplaced metacarpal fractures are treated with?
anteroposterior splint in the
position of protective
wrist= 30 degree flexion
MCP= 70 degree flexion
IP= extension
Fracture of the fifth metacarpal is?
boxer’s fracture
for metacarpal fracture rehabilitation list when we do
immobilization
mobilization
healing
immobilization= 4-6 weeks intraarticular , 3-4 weeks extraarticular
mobilization= +3-4 weeks
healing= 8 weeks
phalangeal fractures are more stable than metacarpal fractures
true or false?
false, metacarpal more stable because of the intrinsic muscles
what is the buddy tapping?
injured digit to the non-injured digit adjacent to the torn or compromised collateral ligament
what is ORIF?
open reduction and internal fixation
6 weeks of long arm
thumb spica casting for?
scaphoid fracture
Monteggia fracture
dislocation is?
fracture of the ulna with a dislocation of the radial head
A fracture of the radius with a disruption/dislocation of the distal radioulnar
joint is called?
Galeazzi fracture dislocation
what is Phase I: (Weeks 0–2) for forearm fractures?
Patient is placed into a splint
Protected Sutures or staples are removed at week two.
Elevation of extremity for Edema control
ROM of fingers
Active and active-assisted ROM of elbow, forearm, and wrist
No repetitive forearm twisting
2-3 kg weight/Non weight bearing to which phase for forearm fracture rehab?
Phase II: (Weeks 2–6)
Lifting and twisting restricted till union has been achieved
Work on regaining preoperative motion if not already achieved
this Phase III: (>6 and Beyond) of forearm fracture rehab
true or false?
true
The most common associated fractures
include the radial head is?
coronoid process of
the ulna, and the olecranon
elbow dislocation,
fractures include the radial head, coronoid
process of the ulna
is termed as?
the terrible triad
nonoperative measures could be used with olecranon fracture
true or false?
true
N. Axillaris can be injured with?
Humerus Proximal Fx
Healing 6-8.w for Diaphyseal/Shaft Humerus Fx
healing for 8-12.w for humeus proximal fx
true or false?
false, 6-8 w for proximal humerus fx
8-12w for diaphyseal/shaft humerus fx
Radials nerve is injured in Diaphyseal/Shaft Humerus Fx
true or false?
true