lecture 28 - upper limb imaging Flashcards
What is the most common location of a clavicular fracture?
In the middle 1/3 of the clavicle
What is a transverse fracture?
A fracture that occurs horizontally/in the transverse plane
What is a linear fracture?
A fracture in the vertical plane
What is an oblique nondisplaced fracture?
A fracture on an oblique angle, without displacement
What is an oblique displaced fracture?
A fracture on an oblique angle, with horizontal displacement.
What is a spiral fracture?
A fracture occurring on an oblique angle that goes in a spiral around the bone
What is a greenstick fracture?
A crack occuring only on one side of the bone
What is a comminuted fracture?
A fracture where multiple fragments are formed.
What structures are at risk of damage with a midclavicular fracture?
brachial artery, axillary artery, brachial plexus (median, ulnar, radial, etc. nerves)
What structures are at risk of damage with an anterior shoulder dislocation?
axillary nerve, musculocutaneous nerve
How can calcific tendinitis be diagnosed radiologically?
On xray, calcified tendon will be radio-dense and so will be very visible.
What demographic are most likely to suffer a Colle’s fracture, and why?
Elderly patients - most likely to fall, occurs when falling on an outstretched hand
What is a Colle’s fracture?
A distal radial fracture (extra articular)
