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Trauma MSC week 5 Complete questionswith verified correct answers
What are the 4 most commonly fractured bones? - ANSWER--vertebral body
-distal radius
-proximal femur (hip)
-tibia/fibula (ankle)
What are the 3 main causes of falls in the elderly population? -
ANSWER-dementia
low Blood Pressure
cardiac problems
List the long bones in the body. - ANSWER-humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia,
fibula
How do you describe a fracture? - ANSWER-1.orientation
2.location
3.displacement
4.skin penetration
What are the 6 types of fracture fragment descriptions? - ANSWER-Transverse
Linear
Greenstick
Spiral
Comminuted
Oblique
What is a pathologic fracture? - ANSWER-A fracture that occurs in a weakened
area of bone secondary to a disease involving the bone
, A fracture caused by torquing the bone is called a __________ fracture. -
ANSWER-spiral
What is another name for a butterfly fragment? - ANSWER-a wedge
Another name for a multifragmentary fracture is __________fracture. -
ANSWER-comminuted
Describe a colles fracture. - ANSWER-palm down
What are the most common fracture classifications in orthopaedics? -
ANSWER-neer shoulder
gardner proximal femur
webber ankle
shatsker proximal tibia
What type of diagnostic imaging can be used to diagnose a fracture? -
ANSWER-primarily ct or mri
x-ray
Describe how to read an x-ray. - ANSWER-
What is compartment syndrome? - ANSWER-filled with fluid from a high level of
pressure
How were fractures traditionally treated before internal fixation was introduced? -
ANSWER-splints, amputation
What types of metal are K-wires, plates, and screws used in internal fixation
made of? - ANSWER-Stainless Steel
Titanium
cobalt chrome
What are some reasons hardware is removed? - ANSWER-infection
Patient discomfort
Hardware breakage or back out
Suspected allergic reactions
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