Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Spot diagnosis = _____

What is the management of a nondisplaced humerus fracture? _____

_____ fracture of the distal radius = dorsal displacement of the distal fragment Smith's fracture of the distal radius = volar displacement of the distal fragment

What is the management of a Colles / Smith's fracture with neurovascular comprimise? Immediate _____ If it persists → CT & refer to orthopaedic surgery for an ORIF

The organisation of the femoral region from lateral to medial is _____

Meniere's disease is also known as _____

On examination cauda equina syndrome presents with _____ anal sphincter tone

Hint: ↓/↑

The _____ comprises the nerve roots of lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal spinal nerves below the conus medullaris

Does cauda equina syndrome present with upper or lower motor neuron symptoms? _____

Cauda equina presents with _____ symptoms Conus medullaris syndrome presents with symmetric symptoms

Hint: ?symmetry