Diaphyseal fractures Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

EXSS 288 Test Questions with Complete Solutions Intrinsic v Extrinsic - Answer--Intrinsic: infection -Extrinsic: tissue stressed to the point of mechanical failure due to excessive force (orthopedic injuries) Acute v Chronic - Answer--acute: mechanical failure of soft tissue due to excessive force occurring in a single bout (sudden onset of short duration) -chronic: mechanical failure of soft tissue due to repeated micro-trauma occurring over extended period of time (gradual onset of prolo...

ABFAS REVIEW FOOT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Which of the follow is true of stump neuroma surgery? A. Placed into a joint with motion B. Toward weightbearing surface C. Under tension D. Into two intrinsic foot muscles - Answer- D Acquired elevatus is seen after which specific bunion surgery procedure? - Answer- Closing base wedge osteotomy Which is the most common hyperdactyly variant? - Answer- Postaxial What is the most common cause of a keloid formation postoperativelly? - Answer- Hi...

A 45-year-old female was the unrestrained passenger of a small car that rear-ended another vehicle at a moderate rate of speed. She is conscious and alert, but complains of pain to both of her knees. There is visible damage to the dashboard on the passenger's side of the vehicle. In addition to fractures or dislocations of the knees, you should be MOST suspicious for: Select one: a. anterior hip dislocation. b. posterior hip dislocation. c. a thoracic spine fracture. d. fracture of the tib...

1 CROZER-KEYSTONE MANUAL (FULL) EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Hallux Valgus Classifications (stages 1 - 4) Stage 1 Excess pronation causes hypermobility of 1st ray. Tibial sesamoid ligament gets stretched & fibular sesamoid ligament contracts. Lateral subluxation of proximal phalanx occurs Stage 2 Hallux abductus progresses, touches against 2nd digit FHL & FHB gain lateral mechanical advantage Crista starts to erode Stage 3 Further subluxat...

Orthopedic Nurse Certification Exam 234 Questions with Verified Answers Dermatomyositis - CORRECT ANSWER chronic systemic immunological disease involving inflammation of the skin, connective tissue, and muscles, causes widespread skin rash and permanent bumps underneath skin Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis S/S - CORRECT ANSWER -Muscle weakness -Red or purple symmetric rash (heliotrope) -Scaly, smooth, or raised rash on knuckles and sides of hand (gottron's papules) -Joint redness, pain, ...

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 REVIEW FOOT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Which of the follow is true of stump neuroma surgery? A. Placed into a joint with motion B. Toward weightbearing surface C. Under tension D. Into two intrinsic foot muscles - Answer- D Acquired elevatus is seen after which specific bunion surgery procedure? - Answer- Closing base wedge osteotomy Which is the most common hyperdactyly variant? - Answer- Postaxial What is the most common cause of a keloid formation postoperativelly? - Answer- Hi...

Fracture Correct Answer A break in the continuity of a bone-occurs when force is applied that exceeds the tensile or compressive strength of the bone Complete fracture Correct Answer Integrity of the bone broken into two pieces Incomplete fracture Correct Answer Bone damaged but in one piece Open fracture Correct Answer Aka compound fracture-concurrent break in the skin in area of the fracture Closed fracture Correct Answer AKA simple fracture-no break in surrounding skin Linear f...

ABFAS Exam Questions with Correct Answers Diastasis for Lisfranc = a fracture is present - Answer-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 - Answer-fleck sign (1 and 2 met bases) first ray elevated arch flattens MCC direction lisfranc displaces - Answer-Dorsal and Lateral When to sx correct lisfranc - Answer->2mm disp...

Neutralization Plate - CORRECT ANSWER-plate that offloads the forces felt by other fixation (usually a lag screw) Neutralization plate - CORRECT ANSWERButtress Plate - CORRECT ANSWER-plate that prevents fragment migration in multiple directions, used when displacement will only be in one direction, common near joints •Oblique •Spiral •Butterfly fragment •Mild comminution - CORRECT ANSWER-types of fractures that can be repaired with a neutralization plate Buttress plate - COR...