Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

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

Upon initial assessment of a fracture, it is vital to assess for _____

Hip fractures can be classed anatomically; _____ & extracapsular fractures

Femoral neck fractures can be further classified with the _____ classification

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? _____

Femoral shaft fractures most commonly occur in younger adults are typically caused by _____

What is the management of subtrochanteric fractures (extracapsular)? _____

Post-bone related trauma, respiratory distress, altered mental status and petechial rash (axilla, chest wall, conjunctiva) is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis