Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 51: 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.

Flashcard 52: 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 53: Clavicle fractures present with _____ that is exacerbated by movement ± erythema, ecchymosis, & swelling

Answer: shoulder pain

Flashcard 54: What is the mechanism of a scaphoid fracture? _____

Answer: FOOSH with wrist extension & radial deviation (localising the force into the scaphoid)

Flashcard 55: In a supracondylar fracture of the humerus, anterolateral displacement of the proximal fracture fragment can result in damage to the _____

Answer: radial nerve

Flashcard 56: What investigation is done if X-rays are -ve but there is ↑ high clinical suspicion for a scaphoid fracture? _____

Answer: MRI or CT

Flashcard 57: What is the most common paediatric elbow fracture? _____

Answer: Supracondylar fracture

Flashcard 58: _____ fracture is most commonly caused by a(n) direct fall on the shoulder (e.g. cyclist falling off their bike)

Answer: Clavicle

Flashcard 59: A fracture of the _____ clavicle is the most common clavicle fracture

Answer: middle third

Flashcard 60: 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