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UE Orthopedics (Exam #4) Flashcards

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What does SALTR stand for?

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  • S = separation
  • A = above
  • L = lower
  • T = through
  • R = rammed/ruined (crush injury)
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What SALTR is the most common?

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TYPE II

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What bone is most often involved in open fractures?

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Tibia

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What is the recommended tx for all open fractures? What may be added if contaminated?

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Emergent IV Cephazolin

+ Aminoglycoside if contaminated

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What two things can affect risk for Osteomyelitis?

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  • Quality of surgical debridement

- Prophylactic abx

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What is typically the MOI for Scapula Fracture?

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HIGH energy injury (MVA, fall, direct trauma)

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What are the two most common MOI for Proximal Humerus Fracture?

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  • High energy trauma in young

- Fall in elderly

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What dx criteria is used for Proximal Humerus Fracture?

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Neer Classification

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What nerve MUST be evaluated with a Humeral Shaft Fracture, and HOW is this done?

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Radial n.

- Wrist drop (wrist extension with “motorcycle vroom vroom”)

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What associated injury may be seen with a Humeral Shaft Fracture?

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Forearm fracture (“floating elbow”)

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What direction is more common with a Glenohumeral Dislocation?

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ANTERIOR

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What two tests can be used to evaluate for Glenohumeral Dislocation?

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  • Sulcus sign

- Apprehension and Relocation test

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What is the recommended tx for Glenohumeral Dislocation? What other tx is often added as adjunct?

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IMMEDIATE reduction

- PT

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What are two possible complications of an ANTERIOR Glenohumeral Dislocation?

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  • Bankart Lesion

- Hills Sachs Lesion

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What condition involves a anterior/inferior Labrum detaches from glenoid rim?

What is it a complication of?

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Bankart Lesion

- Complication of an ANTERIOR Glenohumeral Dislocation

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What condition involves a compression fracture or “dent” of the posterosuperolateral humeral head?

What is it a complication of?

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Hills Sachs Lesion

- Complication of an ANTERIOR Glenohumeral Dislocation

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What nerve may be affected with a Glenohumeral Dislocation?

How will this present for both motor AND sensory?

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Axillary n.

  • Decreased sensation in lateral aspect of shoulder
  • Decreased abduction of deltoid
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What sign indicates a possible elbow fracture?

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Elbow Fat Pad Sign (“sail sign”)

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Subluxation vs. Dislocation?

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  • Subluxation = partial dislocation

- Dislocation = complete dislocation

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What is the recommended tx for an Elbow Subluxation/Dislocation? What is an important factor in early tx?

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IMMEDIATE reduction

- Early immobilization

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What is an important consideration with a Forearm Fracture?

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Evaluate for multiple injuries

  • Open fracture
  • 2 fractures
  • Fracture + dislocation
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What two bones are often affected with a Forearm Fracture? What other injury may be seen?

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Radius and/or Ulna

- Clinical deformity with dislocation

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What injury presents with restricted ROM with supination and pronation?

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Forearm Fracture

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What two movements are often restricted with a Forearm Fracture?

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  • Supination

- Pronation

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What is the first line med tx for a NON-displaced Forearm Fracture?
NSAIDs
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What condition involves an ulnar or radial shaft fracture WITH radial head dislocation?
Monteggia Fracture
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What is a Monteggia Fracture?
Ulnar or radial shaft fracture WITH radial head dislocation
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Differentiate Colles Wrist Fracture from a Smith’s Wrist Fracture.
- Colles = dorsal displacement (outward) | - Smith’s = volar displacement (inward)
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What condition involves a dorsal displacement at the wrist?
Colles Wrist Fracture
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What condition involves a "dinner fork" deformity?
Colles Wrist Fracture
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What condition involves a volar displacement at the wrist?
Smith’s Wrist Fracture
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What condition involves a distal radius fracture with disruption/dislocation at wrist ?
Galeazzi Fracture
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What is a Galeazzi Fracture?
Distal radius fracture with disruption/dislocation at wrist
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What is the most common carpal bone fractured in wrist?
Scaphoid
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What is the recommended dx for a Scaphoid Fracture, and what does this look like?
CLINICAL | - TTP of “anatomic snuffbox”
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What is a major complication of a Scaphoid Fracture, and what area of the Scaphoid specifically?
Avascular Necrosis | - Proximal aspect of scaphoid most at risk for AVN
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What is Avascular Necrosis, and what is it a complication of?
Complication of a Scaphoid Fracture | - Retrograde blood flow from dorsal and volar branches of Radial a.
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What direction of an IP Dislocation is more common?
Dorsal
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What is the MOA of a Subungual Hematoma?
Crush injury
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What tx is needed if there is an associated distal phalanx fracture with Subungual Hematoma?
Prophylactic abx
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What condition involves flexor tendon rupture (FDP)?
Jersey Finger
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What condition involves an inability to flex at the DIP joint?
Jersey Finger
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What condition involves extensor tendon rupture (DIP)?
Mallet Finger
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What condition involves an inability to extend at the DIP joint?
Mallet Finger
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What is the recommended tx for a Jersey Finger, and why?
SURGERY within 10-14 days | - Prevent tendon shortening
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What condition involves a fracture of the neck of 5th metacarpal?
Boxer’s Fracture
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What condition involves a fracture of the base of 1st metacarpal WITH extension into joint?
Bennett’s Fracture
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When reducing a Boxer’s Fracture, how much angulation is allowed? What deformity should NOT be seen post-reduction?
Can allow up to 30 degree angulation | - NO rotational deformity
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What condition involves an MCP joint injury → ulnar collateral ligament tear and MCP joint instability?
Game Keepers Thumb/Skiers Thumb
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What is a Game Keepers Thumb/Skiers Thumb (2)?
- Ulnar collateral ligament tear | - MCP joint instability
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What is a Boxer’s Fracture?
Fracture of neck of 5th metacarpal
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What is a Bennett’s Fracture?
Fracture of base of 1st metacarpal WITH extension into joint

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