Fracture Management Flashcards
what can cause an open fracture
spike of fractured bone poking out
laceration of the skin from a tearing or penetrating injury
what describes the degree of contamination in open fractures
gustilo classification
investigation of open fractures
x-ray: AP and lateral
prophylaxis used in an open fracture
IV co-amoxiclav
prophylaxis used in an open fracture in penicillin allergic patient
co-trimoxazole + metronidazole
what is another prophylaxis for open fractures
tetanus vaccine
what is the difference between adult and childrens bones
have a physis between the metaphysis and epiphysis
what is a physis
a growth plate
what is a greenstick fracture
incomplete fracture
what is torus fracture
crease of the bone and the periosteum
what is a plastic deformation
bad bend which stays bent, but isn’t obviously fractured
what is used to grade growth plate fractures
salter harris classification
how many grades are in the salter harris classification
grade 1-5
grade 1 salter harris
fracture passes transversely though the physis, separating the epiphysis from the metaphysis
grade 2 salter harris
fracture passes transversely though the physis and exits through towards the metaphysis (away from the joint)
