Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

In a supracondylar fracture of the humerus, anteromedial displacement of the proximal fracture fragment can result in damage to the _____ & brachial artery

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

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

Hint: humerus

The most common carpal bone fracture is of the _____

Scaphoid fractures occur at the _____ ~70-80%

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...)

Spot diagnosis = _____

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

Spot diagnosis = _____

Scaphoid injury most commonly occurs in _____ who are male

Hint: age