Pilon fx - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is a Pilon fracture? - correct answer Periarticular distal tibia fracture often involves articular extension Type 1 Pilon - correct answer -No articular incongruity -No displacement or fragments Type 2 pilon - correct answer -Significant articular incongruity -Minimal comminution/impaction Type 3 pilon - correct answer -significant articular comminution and met...

Orthopedic NP Review Course Exam 591 Questions with Verified Answers Signs of inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER swelling, warmth, erythema, loss of function, tenderness Articular inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER Anatomic structure: synovium, cartilage, capsule (whithin the joint) Painful site: diffuse, deep Pain on movement: Active/passive, all planes Swelling: common Periarticular inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER Anatomic structure: Tendon, bursa, ligament, muscle, bone (outside the joint) P...

ABFAS Exam Questions And Answers With Complete Solution 2024 Diastasis for Lisfranc = a fracture is present - 2-5 mm of diastis betwen 1st and second mt base Chronic lisfrancs--->ct=1 mm diastasis betwen 1st and 2nd mt or an increase of more than 15 degrees in the tarso-metatarsal joint signs of lisfranc on xray - fleck sign (1 and 2 met bases) first ray elevated arch flattens MCC direction lisfranc displaces - Dorsal and Lateral When to sx correct lisfranc - >2mm displaced wait...