Block 4 Cram Flashcards
(100 cards)
MC carpal bone Fx what and where
Scaphoid
@ Waist
Scaphoid Fx can cause what 2 things ; why
Osteonecrosis and Non Union
=Dec blood supply
Physical Exam for hook of hamate might have what
Ulnar neuropathy
TXM for hook of hamate
Splint non op 1st then op if no improvement
TXM for schaphoid cascade
Tender w/o Fx = Thumb Spica Splint R2 PF @ 7–14 days
Still Tender w/ no Fx = MRI and R2 splint
Still Tender w/ Fx = Spica Cast x 6 weeks
Where are hand sprains and dislocations commonly
Collateral ligaments
Volar Plate
MC place for hand sprain
PIP tear
And UCL gamekeepers tear
TXM hand sprain
NON Op
Splint for collateral ligs
Incomplete UCL = Thumb spica cast
OP
Complete UCL
Unreducable
What is a Colles Fx
Fall on down hand
Extra Articular + Apex Volar
MC Distal Radial Fx
Reverse Colles AKA
Smith
Extra Articular + Apex Dorsal
Describe Bartons
Intra Articular + Subluxed carpals
“Land Slide”
Chauffeurs description
Oblique radial styloid
Dye punch description
Depressed opposite lunate or scaphoid
Metacarpal MC Fx
5th MC Boxer Fx
What part of the finger is commonly Fx
Distal phalanx
TXM for metacarpal phalnageal (boxer) Fx
Boxer 10-15 degrees angulation or greater than 15 degree without extension lag = Ulnar gutter splint
Greater than 40 degrees w/ extension lag = reduction with cast immobilization
Op: displaced metacarpal + phalangeal shaft + ALL Intra Art w greater 1 mm displacement
Modality ; PF Bone Scan MRI with times to show changes
PF = 2-4 weeks
Bone Scan = 24-48 hours
MRI = 72 hours
Stable non displaced stress Fx gets what txm
WB @ 6 weeks
Stable min displaced pelvis gets what txm
WB @ 4-6 weeks
Best indication for OP UE/LE TXM
Unstable and Displaced
What do you need to check for pelvic Fx injury
Neurovascular exam of the spinal nerve
When can you not perform a FOLEY for pelvic injury
Perineal or Anal Blood
Positive tests for proximal femur Fx
LOG ROLL
Cant straight leg raise
TXM for proximal femur Fx
Common surgery 48 hours