Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

_____ fractures present with pain on palpation of the anatomical snuffbox

In a supracondylar fracture of the humerus, anterolateral displacement of the proximal fracture fragment can result in damage to the _____

What is the investigation for clavicle fractures? _____

Spot diagnosis = _____

Loss of brachial artery supply in supracondylar fractures can result in prolonged ischaemia causing _____

What is the management of a open/unstable/significantly displaced/neurovascularly comprimised clavicle fracture ? _____

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...)

_____ fractures occur with low-energy falls onto an outstretched hand in older patients

Hint: humerus

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

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