Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 41: What is the management of a open/displaced/neurovascularly comprimised humerus fracture? _____

Answer: Surgical → e.g. ORIF

Flashcard 42: In a supracondylar fracture of the humerus, anteromedial displacement of the proximal fracture fragment can result in damage to the _____ & brachial artery

Answer: median nerve

Flashcard 43: _____ fractures present with pain on palpation of the anatomical snuffbox

Answer: Scaphoid

Flashcard 44: _____ fractures occur in children who fall onto a hyperextended outstretched arm

Answer: Supracondylar

Flashcard 45: The _____ nerve may be injured in a(n) humerus midshaft fracture causing wrist drop

Answer: radial

Flashcard 46: What is the investigation for clavicle fractures? _____

Answer: X-rays; AP & cephalic tilt views

Flashcard 47: Tenderness in the _____ following a fall on an outstretched hand (FOOSH) is a classic sign of a Scaphoid fracture.

Answer: anatomical snuffbox

Flashcard 48: A female with osteoporosis presents after a FOOSH with wrist pain, swelling, & ↓ movement. What is the likely diagnosis? _____ (pretend this is an elderly women's hand...)

Answer: Colles fracture

Flashcard 49: Spot diagnosis = _____

Answer: Smith's fracture

Flashcard 50: A fracture of the neck of the 4th or 5th metacarpal is known as a _____ fracture.

Answer: Boxer's

Extra: A Boxer's fracture typically involves the neck of the 5th metacarpal (most common) or the 4th metacarpal. It usually occurs after striking an object with a closed fist.