Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Femoral neck fractures can be further classified with the _____ classification

Hip fractures can be classed anatomically; _____ & extracapsular fractures

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

Hint: Diagnosis?

Pain at _____ edge of lateral or medial malleolus = get an x-ray to rule out fracture

Hint: anterior/posterior

Spot diagnosis = _____

What is the management of a stable ankle fracture (e.g. isolated malleolar #)? _____ or ankle motion walker boot

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

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

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

What is the initial investigation for femoral shaft fractures? _____