Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Pelvic fractures can be life-threatening due to major _____

What is the management of a unstable ankle fracture (e.g. displaced / bimalleolar / trimalleolar #)? _____

Femoral neck fractures can be further classified with the _____ classification

Hip fractures can be classed anatomically; _____ & extracapsular fractures

leg is "externally rotated and shortened" = quick diagnosis _____

_____capsular hip fractures comprimise of femoral neck fractures and rarely femoral head fractures

Patient with a "twisted ankle" leading to pain, swelling, and inability to bear weight: _____

Hint: Diagnosis?

Garden classification III & IV for means the blood supply is disrupted to the femoral neck resulting in _____

Hint: complication

What is the initial investigation for hip fractures? _____

_____ fractures present with severe pain, swollen thigh, inability to weight bear, & shortening/deformity