upper limb fractures

Question 1

causes of a clavicle fracture

Answer 1

direct blow
high energy accidents
sports

Question 2

what is the classifcation for clavicle fractures

Answer 2

Allen Classification

Question 3

conservative management for clavicle fractures

Answer 3

analgesia
broad arm sling vs figure of bandage
early mobilisation
fracture clinic

Question 4

when do you refer to orthopaedics

Answer 4

severely displaced/ comminuted
neurovascular compromise
open
skin tenting

Question 5

what is associated with a mid shaft humeral fracture

Answer 5

radial nerve palsy

Question 6

how common are proximal humeral fractures

Answer 6

3rd after hip and distal radius

Question 7

scaphoid fracture risk factors

Answer 7

cycling
males 15-30

Question 8

what is a colles fracture

Answer 8

complete fracture of distal radial bone, broken fragement tilts upwards

Question 9

how can scaphoid fractures be classified

Answer 9

horizontal/oblique
transverse
vertical/ oblique

Question 10

management of scaphoid fracture

Answer 10

analgesia
colles cast vs wrist support
early mobilisation
fracture clinic

Question 11

complications of a scaphoid fracture

Answer 11

avascular necrosis of scaphoid
scaphoid non union advanced collapse (SNAC)
Scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC)

Question 12

management of Colles fracture

Answer 12

analgesia
colles cast
6 week post fracture mobilisation
fracture clinic

Question 13

complications of colles fracture

Answer 13

malunion - dinner fork deformity
median nerve palsy and post traumatic carpal tunnel syndrome
complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
secondary osteoarthritis
EPL tendon tear