Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Pelvic fractures often results from _____-energy trauma (e.g. road traffic accidents, high falls) and ~60% also have polytrauma

Spot Diagnosis = _____

Which anatomical bone fracture has the highest mortality? _____

Hip rocking causing crepitus, pain, haematuria and limited mobility is indicative of a _____ fracture

What is the management of pathological fractures if Mirel scoring system is > 33%? _____

What is the most common presenting symptom for an adult bone metastasis? _____

Pathological fractures occur _____ or with minimal trauma

Pelvic fractures can cause _____ shock due to intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal blood loss

_____ prophylaxis is important in patients with a pelvic fracture

What is the preferred definitive management of unstable pelvic fractures? _____