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Orthopedic Trauma Flashcards

Learn the different interventions and causes of Orthopedic Trauma

1
Q

What are

Tendons

A

Connect muscles to Bones

(MTB) Muscles-To-Bones

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2
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Define

Hematopoiesis

A

The generation of blood cells

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3
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What is the Axial Skeleton composed of?

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  • Spine
  • Skull
  • Ribs
  • Sternum
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4
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What is the Appendicular Skeleton composed of?

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  • Extremities
  • Pelvis
  • Clavicles
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5
Q

List

3 Regions of the Long Bone

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  • Diaphysis
  • Epiphysis
  • Metaphysis
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6
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What is the function of Cartilage?

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To provide a cushion to the bones from wear and tear

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7
Q

What is found within the Red Marrow and Yellow Marrow of bones?

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Red: Red Blood Cell production

Yellow: Fats/Nutrients

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8
Q

Name the 3 types of Joints

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  • Fibrous
  • Cartilaginous
  • Synovial
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9
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What is

Ligament

A

Connects bone to bone

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10
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What is

Pathological Fracture

A

A fracture caused by a medical condition/disease and weakens the bone

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11
Q

What are

The different types of fracture classification

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  • Transverse
  • Spiral
  • Oblique
  • Comminuted
  • Greenstick
  • Compression
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12
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What is

A compound or “open” fracture

A

A fracture that causes a disruption of the skin

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13
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Signs/Symptoms

Fracture

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  • Deformity
  • Shortening
  • Swelling
  • Guarding
  • Tenderness
  • Crepitus
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14
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What is

Crepitus

A

Sounds of “crunching” during palpation

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15
Q

Define

Dislocation

A

A bone separated from its joint

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16
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Define

Subluxation

A

Partial Dislocation

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17
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Define

Sprain

A

The stretching/tearing of Ligaments

18
Q

Define

Strain

A

Muscle and/or tendon injury from stretching

19
Q

What are the 6 P’s of a musculoskeletal assessment?

A
  • Pain
  • Paralysis
  • Paresthesia
  • Pulselessness
  • Pallor
  • Pressure
20
Q

How do you assess an extremity for perfusion and function?

A

PMS

  • Pulse
  • Motor
  • Sensory
21
Q

What is

Potential Blood Loss in Pelvis

A

1500-3000ml

22
Q

What is

Potential Blood Loss in Femur

A

1000-1500

23
Q

What is

Potential Blood Loss in Humerus and Tibia/Fibula

A

250-500ml

24
Q

Name the ways for Pain Control for a musculoskeletal injury

A
  • Splint
  • Cold/Heat
  • Medication
25
Q

Fill in the Blank

When splinting you check PMS _____ and _____ applying the splint

A

Before, After

26
Q

Name the types of splints

A
  • Rigid
  • Sling and Swathe
  • Pneumatic
  • Vacuum
  • Traction
  • Pillow
  • Buddy
26
Q

Name the types of splints

A
  • Rigid
  • Sling and Swathe
  • Pneumatic
  • Vacuum
  • Traction
  • Pillow
  • Buddy
27
Q

Complications

Pneumatic Splint

A

Under or Over Inflation

28
Q

Indication

Traction Splint

A
  • Closed Femur Fracture
  • Mid Shaft
  • NO ankle/pelvic involvement
  • NO distal long bone fracture
29
Q

How far should a traction splint extend beyond the foot?

A

6-10’‘

30
Q

Define

Devascularization

A

The loss of blood flow after a fracture due to trauma of the surrounding vessels

31
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Treatment

Fractures in the Shoulder Region

A

Sling and Swathe

32
Q

Treatment

Mid-Shaft Humerus Fracture

A
  • Longitudinal Traction if compromised PMS
  • Splint joint above, joint below
  • Sling and Swathe arm to chest
33
Q

What is

Boxer’s Fracture

A

Fracture of the Pinkey

Common after punching an object

34
Q

Treatment

Fractures of the Hand and/or Wrist

A
  • Place in POC
  • Rolled gauze for hand to hold
  • Splint Joint above
35
Q

What is of concern with Pelvic Fractures?

A

Blood Loss

36
Q

Treatment

Pelvic Fracture

A
  • Pelvic Binder
  • Scoop Stretcher
37
Q

Treatment

Femur Fractures

A

Traction device if no contraindication

38
Q

What assessment points towards an Achilles Tendon Rupture?

A

Pain from the heel to the calf and unable to flex the foot

39
Q

Define

Arthritis

A

Inflammation of a Joint

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