Week 3 fractures

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Which of the following is the most common cause of fractures?

Microtrauma
Repeated stress
Direct injury (correct)
Weak bone structure

What is a stress fracture?

A fracture caused by weak bone structure
A fracture caused by sudden injury
A fracture caused by overload that exceeds the normal range of loading
A fracture caused by repeated stress or microtrauma (correct)

What are the learning objectives of this text?

To describe the principles of medical and physiotherapy management of fractures
To identify factors that influence bone healing (correct)
To list different types of bone pathologies
All of the above

What is the goal of treating osteoporosis according to Davidson Principles and practice of medicine 2018?

Early detection and prevention of fractures (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of exercise is most effective in inducing bone strains according to Beck et al JSAMS 2017?

Dynamic exercise (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended loading for high-risk individuals in PRT according to Beck et al JSAMS 2017?

80-85% of 1RM (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

It is characterized by severe osteoporosis and multiple fractures in childhood (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common site for Osteochondrosis?

Knees (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested aetiology for Osteochondrosis?

Biomechanical factors and ischemic necrosis of epiphyseal cartilage (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of a fracture that involves the growth plate?

Salter-Harris (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of fracture healing involves the formation of a hard, calcified callus of immature bone?

Bony callus formation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of a fracture?

Pain, swelling, deformity, warmth, redness (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can predispose a patient to poor bone healing?

Obesity and smoking (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the average healing time for a distal radius fracture?

4-6 weeks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is avascular necrosis and where is it commonly seen?

A fracture that fails to heal within the normal period of time; the femoral head, humeral head, and femoral condyles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of Salter-Harris fracture in children?

Type II (C) Signup and view all the answers

At what age are children more likely to experience a Salter-Harris fracture?

Between 10 and 15 years old (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the indications for surgical intervention in fracture management?

Non-union or malunion after non-operative management (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Swollen and painful calf (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is fat embolism syndrome?

Presence of fat globules in the lungs and other tissues (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is fracture healing defined?

When the fracture is no longer tender to palpation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended period of protected weight-bearing for calcaneal, tibial plafond, tibial plateau, and acetabular fractures?

Delayed weight-bearing is recommended (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between osteoporosis and osteopenia?

Osteopenia is characterized by loss of bone mineral density and skeletal fragility, while osteoporosis is asymptomatic (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended period of protected weight-bearing for younger patients with hip fractures, according to the text?

Immediate weight-bearing is recommended (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease?

An idiopathic osteonecrotic disease of the proximal femoral epiphysis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment goal for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease?

To reduce deformity and preserve integrity of the navicular bone while necrotic bone is resorbed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is Osgood-Schlatter disease?

An avulsion injury of the tibial tubercle (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter disease?

Inflammation and thickening of the patellar tendon (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is Scheuermann's osteochondrosis?

A spinal disease affecting the vertebral end plates (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the impairments of Scheuermann's osteochondrosis?

Loss of vertebral height and excessive lordotic curve in the lumbar spine (C) Signup and view all the answers

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