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Orthopedics

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MESS Score > ____ needs trauma center   >7  
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Hemodynamically Unstable Fx imaging/look for:   AP lateral xray: Inspect inner/ outer main ring cortices; 2 small rings; SI joint spaces (equal); symphysis pubis should align, < 5mm joint space; acetabulum  
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Hemodynamically Unstable Fx: if fx identified or suspected:   CT (+/- MRI)  
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True Orthopedic Emergencies   Pelvis, Femoral neck; Extremity Arterial Injury; Compartment Syndrome; Mangled Extremity and Traumatic Amputations; Threatened Soft Tissues / Open Fx; Hip Dislocation ; Septic Joint / Osteomyelitis  
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Open fx Type I   <1 cm, clean; minimal mx contusion; simple transverse/oblique fx  
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Open fx Type II   Lac >1 cm; extensive tissue damage; min crushing  
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Open fx Type IIIA   extensive ST damage w/mx, skin, neurovasc  
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Open fx Type IIIB   ext ST damage with periosteal stripping & bone exposure  
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Open fx Type IIIC   High energy features with art damage  
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Septic joint/osteo: orgs: bone   Bone: GAS, S. aureus  
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Septic joint/osteo: orgs: joint   H. flu, GAS, E. coli, NG  
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Septic joint/osteo: sx   Fever, joint or bone pain, leukocytosis  
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Septic joint/osteo: Dx tests   Bone scans localize osteomyelitis; Joint aspiration to identify organism  
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MS trauma complications   Most common: Nerve compression, compartment syndrome, DVT, fx comps; Other = Rhabdomyolysis; Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy; Myositis Ossificans  
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Fx complications   Delayed union; nonunion; infxn; N/V injury  
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MS Imaging   Plain films (at least 2 views); consider joints above/below injury; CT (bony); MRI (ST); nuc med (tumors); EMG/NCS  
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Trauma x-ray series   Lateral C-Spine; PA Chest; AP Pelvis  
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____ are prone to avascular necrosis   Femoral neck fractures and hip dislocations  
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Injuries assoc w/arterial damage:   Knee dislocations, displaced tibial plateau fx, floating joint, GSW or knife wounds, mangled extremity  
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Compartment syndrome: compartment pressure of ____ warrants decompression with fasciotomy   > 30 mm Hg  
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Time from amputation to replantation   Warm ischemia: 6 hrs; Cold ischemia: 12 hrs; up to 30 hrs for digits  
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Septic joint/ Osteomyelitis Rx:   Parenteral Abx, I&D  
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MS injuries: plain films   At least 2 views; Check entire film; Consider joint above & below injury  
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Nuclear med studies to:   define tumors, etc  
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Dislocations   shoulder 95% ant; hip 90% posterior  
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Avulsion of the antero-inferior glenoid labrum =   Bankart lesion  
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Compression fx of posterior humeral head =   Hill-Sachs lesion  
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Shoulder dislocation: xray & reduction maneuvers (3):   Rowe (opposite ear over head), Stimson (prone), Hippocratic (traction)  
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Shoulder xrays   AP Grashey (30 deg), scap Y, axillary  
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Posterior fat pad is always:   pathologic  
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Hand lac: close within:   8 hrs  
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Kanavel sx (fusiform swelling, tendon TTP, passive extension pain) =   septic tenosynovitis (staph, strep); I&D, Abx; tetanus/rabies prn  
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High pressure injection injury: paint vs grease   Paint: tissue necrosis; Grease causes fibrosis  
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Hip dislocation tx   Allis maneuver  
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Femur fx tx   usually ORIF; femoral fx = closed reduction & Nail; femoral neck fx: Garden III & IV need prosthetic  
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Bucket-handle or corner fracture on xray =   Metaphyseal Corner fx; less common, more specific for abuse than diaphyseal fx; represent planar fx through primary spongiosa  
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Vertebral fx & child abuse   spinous process avulsions > vertebral fractures; most are Asx; consequent neuro or kyphosis rare  
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Epiphyseal Separation   True physeal injuries unusual in the abused child; result of violent traction or rotation; MRI or arthrogram may be needed for dx  
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planar fx through primary spongiosa =   Metaphyseal Corner fx  
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Fracture: Region of bone:   diaphysis, metaphysis, epiphysis  
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Direction of fracture:   transverse, oblique, spiral  
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Fracture: Condition of bone:   comminuted, incomplete  
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Fracture: Condition of soft tissue:   closed, open, open joint  
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Fracture: Deformities of fracture:   displaced, angulated  
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Fracture: Peds:   greenstick, torus, Salter-Harris  
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Salter-Harris Growth Plate injury classification: I (S):   Straight. Affects growth plate only  
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Salter-Harris: II (A):   Above. Through growth plate and metaphysis  
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Salter-Harris: III (L):   Lower. Through growth plate and epiphysis  
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Salter-Harris: IV (T):   Through. Through growth plate, metaphysis, and epiphysis  
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Salter-Harris: V (R):   Ram. Crush/compression fx  
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Radial head fx (Mason) Class I:   undisplaced  
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Radial head fx (Mason) Class II:   displaced  
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Radial head fx (Mason) Class III:   comminuted  
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Radial head fx (Mason) Class IV:   dislocated  
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Fracture Description   Anatomic location; Region; Direction of fracture; Condition of bone  
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Fracture Healing: inflammation stage   Hematoma forms at fracture site; Osteoclasts remove necrotic bone; Hematopoietic cells in clot secrete growth factors  
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Fracture Healing: Repair stage   Soft callus stage: fibrous tissue unites fragments; Hard callus stage: callus converts to bone  
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Fat Embolism Syndrome results from:   Embolic marrow fat damaging pulmonary capillary beds leading to ARDS  
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Fat Embolism Syndrome: Pt presents with:   hypoxemia, dyspnea, altered mental status, tachycardia, and petechia  
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Rhabdomyolysis etiology   Blunt trauma, seizures, burns, strenuous exercise, electric shock, drugs (Lipitor), viruses  
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Rhabdomyolysis: Clinical sequelae   Hypovolemia, Hyperkalemia, Metabolic acidosis, Acute renal failure, DIC  
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Nerve Compression Syndromes   Carpal tunnel syn; Ulna n. palsy; peroneal n. palsy; sciatic n. neuropraxia  
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: S/S   Intense burning pain, edema, stiffness, skin discoloration and atrophy  
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Myositis Ossificans: Cause   Focal trauma to mx; calcification of hematoma in 3 months, ossification in 5 months  
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MESS Score > ____ needs trauma center   >7  
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True Orthopedic Emergencies   Pelvis, Femoral neck; Extremity Arterial Injury; Compartment Syndrome; Mangled Extremity and Traumatic Amputations; Threatened Soft Tissues / Open Fx; Hip Dislocation ; Septic Joint / Osteomyelitis  
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MS trauma complications   Most common: Nerve compression, compartment syndrome, DVT, fx comps; Other = Rhabdomyolysis; Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy; Myositis Ossificans  
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Fx complications - Injuries assoc w/arterial damage:   Knee dislocations, displaced tibial plateau fx, floating joint, GSW or knife wounds, mangled extremity  
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Compartment syndrome: compartment pressure of ____ warrants decompression with fasciotomy   > 30 mm Hg  
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Dislocations: common types/sites   shoulder 95% ant; hip 90% posterior  
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Kanavel sx (fusiform swelling, tendon TTP, passive extension pain) =   septic tenosynovitis (staph, strep); I&D, Abx; tetanus/rabies prn  
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High pressure injection injury: paint vs grease   Paint: tissue necrosis; Grease causes fibrosis  
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Vertebral fx & child abuse   spinous process avulsions > vertebral fractures; most are Asx; consequent neuro or kyphosis rare  
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Epiphyseal Separation   True physeal injuries unusual in the abused child; result of violent traction or rotation; MRI or arthrogram may be needed for dx  
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planar fx through primary spongiosa =   Metaphyseal Corner fx  
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comorbid illness that predisposes to adhesive capsulitis   diabetes  
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Pain after tx of fracture w/ cast   Compartment syndrome  
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Sprain:   Stretched or torn ligament  
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Sprain: 1st degree   partial tear  
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Sprain: 2nd degree   partial/instability  
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Sprain: 3rd degree   complete tear  
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Strain:   Musculo-tendinous unit injury; first, second, third degree; Pulled muscle  
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Contusion:   Bruise; Hematoma ; Abrasions, lacerations  
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Tendonitis =   Overuse, mechanical irritation of tendon  
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Teenage female with long bone pain w/o trauma or injury; XR w/ lytic mass, multi-laminated periosteal reaction   Ewing sarcoma; periosteal “onion skin” reaction  
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AVN etiologies   Corticosteroids, EtOH, trauma  
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Rhabdomyolysis =   Breakdown of mx fibers with release of cellular contents into circulation  
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Rhabdomyolysis S/S   Muscle pain, dark urine  
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Neurapraxia etiology   Blunt injuries may produce nerve contusion  
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Neurapraxia: assoc with:   fracture; recovers in 6-12 weeks  
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Axonotmesis:   Crush injury; also seen in traction injuries; recovers at 1mm/day or 1 inch/month  
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Neurotmesis:   Sharp trauma results in a severed nerve; primary surgical repair indicated  
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy =   Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome  
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy =   Persistent pain & hyperesthesia after an injury  
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Myositis Ossificans =   Heterotrophic bone formation  
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Myositis Ossificans: must R/O:   R/O osteosarcoma  
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(Fx comp) Delayed union:   Slow callus formation  
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(Fx comp) Nonunion:   No clinical or radiographic signs of progression to bony union after 3 months  
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(Fx comp) Infection: esp. with:   open fractures  
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Osteomyelitis orgs:   S. aureus, Beta strep  
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(Fx comp) N/V injury   Evaluate circulation & sensation distal to injury site.  
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Tendonitis: Shoulder: site/mx   Supraspinatus  
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Tendonitis: Elbow AKA   Medial/lateral epicondylitis  
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Tendonitis: Wrist AKA   DeQuervain  
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Tendonitis: Hand AKA   Trigger finger  
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Tendonitis: Hip: site   ITB  
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Tendonitis: Knee: site   ITB, Patella, Quadriceps  
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Tendonitis: Ankle: sites   Peroneal tendon, Posterior tibial tendon, Achilles  
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Tendonitis: Foot AKA   Plantar Fasciitis  
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Plantar Fasciitis   pain worst 1st few steps in AM; tx = restrict prolonged standing; arch supports  
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Tumors: prevalence in ortho   Benign bone tumors common; malignant tumors rare  
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Metastases to bone are common in:   Pts > 40 yo  
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Benign tumors:   Osteoblastoma, Osteoid osteoma  
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Malignant tumors:   Ewing sarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma  
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Ratio benign soft tissue tumors to malignancy   100:1  
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Benign soft tissue tumors   Ganglia, giant cell tumor, lipoma, hemangioma, angiomyoma  
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Malignant soft tissue tumors   Fibrosarcoma, liposarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma  
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acute monoarticular sxs, consider:   trauma, infxn, crystalline dz (gout/ pseudogout)  
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Fat Embolism Syndrome: most common with:   femoral shaft fracture  
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Fat Embolism Syndrome occurs when?   Within several days of fracture  
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Peroneal nerve palsy:   with hip, fibular head, or ankle fracture/dislocation  
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Spinous Process fx: MOI:   sudden forceful ligamentous traction on spinous process, or a direct blow to the process  
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50% of pts with solid tumors have:   mets to spine  
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Tumor: Highest prevalence:   BrCa, lung, prostate, colon, thyroid, kidney ca (hematogenous spread)  
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Tumor: Sx:   Night pain, n. root compression  
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10% of spinal bone tumors are:   primary  
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Spinal bone tumors: in children, 20% are:   malignant  
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Spinal bone tumors: Primary malignant:   Osteosarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma  
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Spine Films/ Frontal: Vert body (owl head) for:   Missing eye (destrn); pedicle  
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Spine Films/ Frontal: Vert body: Crack in owls eye: in =   Chance fx (seat belt fx)  
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Spine Films/ Frontal: Vert body: Inc space btw owls eyes: in =   Burst fx  
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Chance fx: MOI   MVA: lap belt immobilizes pelvis & thorax is forcefully flexed forward  
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Chance fx: Seen on AP =   crack thru eyes (pedicles), or open beak (crack through spinous process)  
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Burst fx: Unstable =   Collapse of vert body  
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Burst fx: MOI:   fall from a ht, landing on feet or buttocks  
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Burst fx: Fragments:   may extend into spinal canal causing neuro S/S  
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Wedge fx: Stable =   Collapse of ant vert body w/ an intact posterior wall  
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Wedge fx: Stable: result of:   hyperflexion injury and / or osteoporosis  
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____ are prone to avascular necrosis   Femoral neck fractures and hip dislocations  
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Greenstick fx =   Incomplete fx  
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Greenstick fx: MOA   thick periosteum in children prevents displacement; dorsal cortex intact  
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Septic Tenosynovitis: Etiology:   Staph, Strep, MRSA  
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Septic Tenosynovitis: Rx:   IV Abx, I&D if progressing; consider tetanus & rabies prophylaxis  
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Temporal bone fx: complications   hearing loss, facial paralysis, CSF leak, vertigo, TM perforation, nystagmus  
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Rhabdomyolysis: Labs   Myoglobinuria; CK elevated 5-10x normal (37-200)  
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Rhabdomyolysis: Rx   Fluids; Correct imbalances; tx underlying cause  
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Fat Embolism Syndrome: Rx:   Maintain perfusion with O2, inotropics, maintain hematocrit, correct metabolic acidosis; mechanical ventilation may be required.  
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: Rx   Early referral to a pain specialist; neuroleptic pain meds (Neurontin, Lyrica); Regional sympathetic nerve blocks; PT  
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Locations of sarcomas   Ewing: diaphysis of long bones, flat bones, ribs. Osteosarcoma: metaphysis of long bones. (ED / OM)  
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