Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

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...)

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

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

Hint: humerus

What is the initial investigation for scaphoid fractures? _____

What is the management of a Colles / Smith's fracture that needs realignment? _____

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

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

Hint: humerus

Spot diagnosis = _____

Spot diagnosis = _____

_____ fractures present with pain on palpation of the anatomical snuffbox