Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Hip fractures in younger adults are typically caused by _____

What is the initial investigation for femoral shaft fractures? _____

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

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

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? _____

Management of **displaced** neck of femur fracture: 1. Young patients: _____ 2. Active/mobile elderly: Total hip replacement 3. Inactive/frail elderly: Hemiarthroplasty

Diabetic macular oedema can occur at _____ in diabetic retinopathy

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

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

Hint: 2