Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Hip fractures in older adults are typically caused by _____

What is the second-line imaging for fractures? _____

Spot diagnosis = _____

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

Hip fractures in younger adults are typically caused by _____

Forced external rotation combined with inversion of the foot most commonly causes a fracture of the _____

_____capsular hip fractures comprimise of intertrochanteric fractures and subtrochanteric fractures

The _____ of the ankle is the most common fracture, if severe enough it can affect the medial malleolus and syndesmosis

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

Hint: MSK disorder

What is the management of undisplaced neck of femur fracture? _____