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What is a red flag for neurovascular compromise in patients with retrosternal structures damage?
What is a red flag for neurovascular compromise in patients with retrosternal structures damage?
- Stridor (correct)
- Hoarse voice
- Severe headache
- Muscle weakness
How are anterior shoulder dislocations typically managed in the acute setting?
How are anterior shoulder dislocations typically managed in the acute setting?
- Surgical repair immediately
- Two weeks of arm sling or collar and cuff followed by early return to function (correct)
- Three months of strict immobilization
- No treatment needed, as it resolves on its own
What imaging modality is ideally used to assess for a traumatic cuff tear in patients with shoulder dislocations?
What imaging modality is ideally used to assess for a traumatic cuff tear in patients with shoulder dislocations?
- Bone scan
- X-ray
- Ultrasound or MRI (correct)
- CT scan
What is the surgical management indication for patients with >100% displacement of a clavicle fracture?
What is the surgical management indication for patients with >100% displacement of a clavicle fracture?
Which imaging technique can show an acromioclavicular dislocation with more than 100% displacement?
Which imaging technique can show an acromioclavicular dislocation with more than 100% displacement?
What is the main determinant for the treatment approach in patients with retrosternal structures damage?
What is the main determinant for the treatment approach in patients with retrosternal structures damage?
What is the typical duration of immobilisation in an arm sling for clavicle fractures?
What is the typical duration of immobilisation in an arm sling for clavicle fractures?
Which of the following is NOT an absolute indication for surgery in clavicle fractures?
Which of the following is NOT an absolute indication for surgery in clavicle fractures?
What type of fractures proximal to the surgical neckline are usually treated conservatively in an arm sling or collar and cuff?
What type of fractures proximal to the surgical neckline are usually treated conservatively in an arm sling or collar and cuff?
In proximal humerus fractures, which of the following is a surgical indication?
In proximal humerus fractures, which of the following is a surgical indication?
Which of the following is a relative indication for surgery in clavicle fractures?
Which of the following is a relative indication for surgery in clavicle fractures?
What is the usual timeframe expected for full healing in clavicle fractures?
What is the usual timeframe expected for full healing in clavicle fractures?
What are the two red flags in the Orthopaedics ward mentioned in the text?
What are the two red flags in the Orthopaedics ward mentioned in the text?
What type of dislocation poses a risk of injury to vital structures behind the sternum and under the clavicle?
What type of dislocation poses a risk of injury to vital structures behind the sternum and under the clavicle?
What is the recommended approach if closed reduction fails for a patient with posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation?
What is the recommended approach if closed reduction fails for a patient with posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation?
Which anatomical joints form the shoulder girdle?
Which anatomical joints form the shoulder girdle?
Which type of dislocation is more common in adults due to falls from heights or contact sports injuries?
Which type of dislocation is more common in adults due to falls from heights or contact sports injuries?
When is a closed reduction manoeuvre attempted for patients with posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation?
When is a closed reduction manoeuvre attempted for patients with posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation?
