Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Fractures typically present with local _____ and ecchymosis/bruising.

Hip fractures in younger adults are typically caused by _____

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

_____capsular hip fractures comprimise of intertrochanteric fractures and subtrochanteric fractures

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

On palpation of a fracture, a _____ may be felt

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

What is the leading cause of blindness in patients with diabetic retinopathy?

Diabetic macular oedema can occur at _____ in diabetic retinopathy

What is the management for diabetic macular oedema? _____ Intravitreal steroids (refractory cases)

Hint: 2