Diaphyseal fractures Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Most frequently broken bone in childhood : Clavicle of children less than 10 years old, males more often Age group of highest incidence of fractures : Young males 15-24, older adults Causes of fractures : Direct blow crushing force sudden twisting motion cancer osteoporosis cushing's syndrome epiphyseal 2 | P a g e : the end of bone, forming part of the adjacent shaft metaphyseal : the flared portion of the bone at the ends of the shaft, between epiphyseal and diaphyseal diap...

ABFAS Questions And Answers With Complete Solution Assured A+. Diastasis for Lisfranc = a fracture is present - 2-5 mm of diastis betwen 1st and second mt base Chronic lisfrancs--->ct=1 mm diastasis betwen 1st and 2nd mt or an increase of more than 15 degrees in the tarso-metatarsal joint signs of lisfranc on xray - fleck sign (1 and 2 met bases) first ray elevated arch flattens MCC direction lisfranc displaces - Dorsal and Lateral When to sx correct lisfranc - >2mm displaced wai...

MSC ORT Final Exam Guide with Real Questions and Answers Neutralization Plate - CORRECT ANSWER-plate that offloads the forces felt by other fixation (usually a lag screw) Neutralization plate - CORRECT ANSWERButtress Plate - CORRECT ANSWER-plate that prevents fragment migration in multiple directions, used when displacement will only be in one direction, common near joints •Oblique •Spiral •Butterfly fragment •Mild comminution - CORRECT ANSWER-types of fractures that can be ...

MSC ORT Final Exam Guide with Real Questions and Answers Neutralization Plate - CORRECT ANSWER-plate that offloads the forces felt by other fixation (usually a lag screw) Neutralization plate - CORRECT ANSWERButtress Plate - CORRECT ANSWER-plate that prevents fragment migration in multiple directions, used when displacement will only be in one direction, common near joints •Oblique •Spiral •Butterfly fragment •Mild comminution - CORRECT ANSWER-types of fractures that can be ...

ABFAS Questions And Answers With Complete Solution Assured A+. Diastasis for Lisfranc = a fracture is present - 2-5 mm of diastis betwen 1st and second mt base Chronic lisfrancs--->ct=1 mm diastasis betwen 1st and 2nd mt or an increase of more than 15 degrees in the tarso-metatarsal joint signs of lisfranc on xray - fleck sign (1 and 2 met bases) first ray elevated arch flattens MCC direction lisfranc displaces - Dorsal and Lateral When to sx correct lisfranc - >2mm displaced wai...

EXSS 288 Test Questions with Complete Solutions Intrinsic v Extrinsic - Answer--Intrinsic: infection -Extrinsic: tissue stressed to the point of mechanical failure due to excessive force (orthopedic injuries) Acute v Chronic - Answer--acute: mechanical failure of soft tissue due to excessive force occurring in a single bout (sudden onset of short duration) -chronic: mechanical failure of soft tissue due to repeated micro-trauma occurring over extended period of time (gradual onset of prol...

Most frequently broken bone in childhood : Clavicle of children less than 10 years old, males more often Age group of highest incidence of fractures : Young males 15-24, older adults Causes of fractures : Direct blow crushing force sudden twisting motion cancer osteoporosis cushing's syndrome epiphyseal 2 | P a g e : the end of bone, forming part of the adjacent shaft metaphyseal : the flared portion of the bone at the ends of the shaft, between epiphyseal and diaphyseal diap...

ABFAS Questions And Answers With Complete Solution Assured A+. Diastasis for Lisfranc = a fracture is present - 2-5 mm of diastis betwen 1st and second mt base Chronic lisfrancs--->ct=1 mm diastasis betwen 1st and 2nd mt or an increase of more than 15 degrees in the tarso-metatarsal joint signs of lisfranc on xray - fleck sign (1 and 2 met bases) first ray elevated arch flattens MCC direction lisfranc displaces - Dorsal and Lateral When to sx correct lisfranc - >2mm displaced wai...

MSC ORT Final Exam Guide with Real Questions and Answers Neutralization Plate - CORRECT ANSWER-plate that offloads the forces felt by other fixation (usually a lag screw) Neutralization plate - CORRECT ANSWERButtress Plate - CORRECT ANSWER-plate that prevents fragment migration in multiple directions, used when displacement will only be in one direction, common near joints •Oblique •Spiral •Butterfly fragment •Mild comminution - CORRECT ANSWER-types of fractures that can be ...

ABFAS Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Diastasis for Lisfranc = a fracture is present - Answer- 2-5 mm of diastasis between 1st and second mt base Chronic lisfrancs--->ct=1 mm diastasis between 1st and 2nd mt or an increase of more than 15 degrees in the tarso-metatarsal joint signs of Lisfranc on x-ray (3) - Answer- fleck sign (1 and 2 met bases) first ray elevated arch flattens MC direction Lisfranc displaces - Answer- Dorsal/plantar and Lateral When to sx correct lisfranc - An...