Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 51: Clavicle fracture can occur in a newborn due to _____

Answer: shoulder dystocia

Flashcard 52: _____ fractures present with pain on palpation of the anatomical snuffbox

Answer: Scaphoid

Flashcard 53: Scaphoid fractures can be assessed by pain on _____ of the thumb

Answer: longitudinal compression

Flashcard 54: Tenderness in the _____ following a fall on an outstretched hand (FOOSH) is a classic sign of a Scaphoid fracture.

Answer: anatomical snuffbox

Flashcard 55: What is the mechanism of a scaphoid fracture? _____

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

Flashcard 56: 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 57: A fracture of the _____ clavicle is the most common clavicle fracture

Answer: middle third

Flashcard 58: 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 59: Spot diagnosis = _____

Answer: Colles fracture

Flashcard 60: What is the management of a typical middle third clavicle fracture? _____

Answer: Conservative; Sling/figure-of-8 sling, rest & ice