Lower Limb Trauma Flashcards
Which type of NOF is at higher risk of developing avascular necrosis?
Subcapital
What is the advantage of MRI for an ambiguous fracture?
Specific for marrow oedema
Which type of MRI is better for seeing oedema?
T2 because fluid is bright
In which type of MRI is fluid bright?
T2
What are the types of NOFs?
Subcapital
Transcervical
Intertrochanteric
Where does the suprapatella bursa usually lie?
Collapsed against the femur
What does a lipohaematherosis indicate in the knee?
Traumatic fracture and release of marrow contents into joint
What must be done for a fluid level to be seen?
The xray beam must be perpendicular to the fluid level
What complications can occur as a result of a lateral tibial plateau fracture?
Ligamentus damage
Haematherosis
What type of MRI highlight marrow oedema?
T2 Stur - fat suppressed
In which direction do femur dislocations typically go?
Posterior superiorly
What is the Weber fracture classification for?
The height of the fibula fracture in relation to the syndesmosis
