Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

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

What is the management for a simple boxer's fracture? _____

Scaphoid fractures occur at the _____ ~70-80%

What is the most common paediatric elbow fracture? _____

Complications of _____ scaphoid fractures include avascular necrosis and nonunion due to retrograde blood supply

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

What is the management of displaced, proximal pole, & unstable scaphoid fractures? _____

What is the initial investigation for scaphoid fractures? _____

What is the investigation for clavicle fractures? _____

Fractures to the _____ third of the clavicle have highest risk of complications (e.g. vascular injury, pneumothorax, brachial plexus injury)