surgery devirgilio- ortho Flashcards
1
Q
septic arthritis labs
A
WBC> 50,000 (can be >2000)
glucose <25
2
Q
trendelenburg sign assoc with obese boy
A
scphe
shift of torso over affected hip due to weak glut mead
-impaired internal rotation
-can’t abduct well
SURGERY IS DEFINITIVE, not weight loss
3
Q
brachial artery injury assoc
A
supracondylar break
4
Q
radial nerve injury
A
humerus shaft, poorly fitted crutches
5
Q
carpal tunnel doesn’t effect palmer sensation, why?
A
superficial palmar cutaneous branch passes outside of tunnel
6
Q
evaluation of DDH
A
US best for first 4-6 months
7
Q
sunburst pattern on metaphysis of long bone
A
osteosarcoma
8
Q
onion ring pattern on xray
A
ewing sarcoma
