Trauma — Flashcards

Flashcard 61: Lateral approach used in operative management of acetabular fractures, is also known as _____ approach

Answer: Extended iliofemoral

Extra: The **extended iliofemoral approach** (developed by Letournel) is the lateral approach used for complex acetabular fractures involving both columns. **Common Surgical Approaches for Acetabular Fractures:** * **Anterior:** Ilioinguinal approach * **Posterior:** Kocher-Langenbeck approach * **Lateral:** Extended iliofemoral approach Note: The standard *iliofemoral* (Smith-Petersen) approach is an anterior approach, whereas the *extended* version is the lateral one.

Flashcard 62: Fishtail deformity is seen following a fracture of the distal end of the _____

Answer: humerus.

Flashcard 63: Posterior approach used in operative management of acetabular fractures, is also known as _____ approach

Answer: Kocher-Langenbeck

Flashcard 64: _____ traction is used for femur shaft fracture in adults

Answer: Perkin's

Flashcard 65: _____ sign is a triangular swelling corresponding to the outline of the scapula seen in scapular fracture

Answer: Comolli's

Flashcard 66: What is the rate of recovery in Neurotmesis?_____

Answer: 0%

Flashcard 67: The compression force results in an _____ fracture.

Answer: oblique

Flashcard 68: Which stage of Seddon's classification is characterised by non progressive Tinel's sign?_____

Answer: Neurotmesis

Flashcard 69: Which humeral shaft fracture is most classically associated with radial nerve palsy?

Answer: Holstein-Lewis fracture (distal 1/3 spiral fracture)

Flashcard 70: Treatment of displaced scaphoid # is using ORIF with _____

Answer: Herbert screw