Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

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

A _____ is a partial or complete break in the continuity of bone

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

The femoral neck is the most commonly fractured bone following mild trauma (fall from standing) in _____

Hint: MSK disorder

What is the second-line imaging for fractures? _____

Hip fractures affect _____ in a 3:1 ratio **bonus, why?

Hint: gender

What is the initial imaging for a fracture? _____

Fractures present _____ and swollen

Hip fractures in older adults are typically caused by _____

Hip fractures in younger adults are typically caused by _____