R/O - Basics of fractures II

Question 1

what is the injury mechanism for wrist DISLOCATION?

Answer 1

fall on FLEXED hand

Question 2

what imaging should be used for a scaphoid fracture?

Answer 2

MRI

Question 3

treatment for metacarpal dislocations?

Answer 3

gutter splint and refer

Question 4

treatment for metacarpal fractures?

Answer 4

• finger extended

- MPJ flexed (to tighten hood)

Question 5

what is the most common direction of hip dislocation?

Answer 5

superior posterior