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Lecture 4 - Fracture Complications

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What is a potential late/delayed complication of fractures?

Joint dislocation

Nerve compression

Complex regional pain syndrome (correct)

Muscle strain

What is a potential consequence of fat embolism syndrome?

Hypothermia

Hyperglycemia

Hypertension

Hypoxia (correct)

What is the estimated average blood loss for a femur fracture?

1-2.5 litres (correct)

0.8-1 litres

1-4 litres

0.5-1.5 litres

What is a potential complication of open fractures?

Deep vein thrombosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the primary surgery for open fractures?

Debridement and Washing Signup and view all the answers

What is the most frequent site for compartment syndrome?

Foot Signup and view all the answers

Which clinical sign is a late indication of compartment syndrome?

Pulselessness Signup and view all the answers

What is the definitive treatment for bones in open fractures?

Intramedullary nail Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary surgical timing for open fractures?

Within 6-8 hours from trauma Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate treatment for malunion in the humeral diaphysis?

Corrective osteotomies with internal fixation Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnostic criteria for Algodystrophy (CRPS)?

Abnormal skin color and temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of ischemic syndrome in compartment syndrome?

Increased compartment pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate management for high risk of infection in open fractures?

Immediate antibiotic i.v. therapy + early debridement Signup and view all the answers

What is the absolute indication for corrective osteotomies?

Intra-articulars Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of pain in recent immobilization that raises suspicion of CRPS?

Osteopenia on X-ray Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial step in the ER evaluation for open fractures?

Life>Limb>Function Signup and view all the answers

Lecture 4 - Fracture Complications

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Questions and Answers

What is a potential late/delayed complication of fractures?

What is a potential consequence of fat embolism syndrome?

What is the estimated average blood loss for a femur fracture?

What is a potential complication of open fractures?

What is the first step in the primary surgery for open fractures?

What is the most frequent site for compartment syndrome?

Which clinical sign is a late indication of compartment syndrome?

What is the definitive treatment for bones in open fractures?

What is the primary surgical timing for open fractures?

What is the most appropriate treatment for malunion in the humeral diaphysis?

What is the diagnostic criteria for Algodystrophy (CRPS)?

What is the primary cause of ischemic syndrome in compartment syndrome?

What is the immediate management for high risk of infection in open fractures?

What is the absolute indication for corrective osteotomies?

What is the primary cause of pain in recent immobilization that raises suspicion of CRPS?

What is the initial step in the ER evaluation for open fractures?

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Lecture 4 - Fracture Complications

Choose a study mode

Podcast

Questions and Answers

What is a potential late/delayed complication of fractures?

What is a potential consequence of fat embolism syndrome?

What is the estimated average blood loss for a femur fracture?

What is a potential complication of open fractures?

What is the first step in the primary surgery for open fractures?

What is the most frequent site for compartment syndrome?

Which clinical sign is a late indication of compartment syndrome?

What is the definitive treatment for bones in open fractures?

What is the primary surgical timing for open fractures?

What is the most appropriate treatment for malunion in the humeral diaphysis?

What is the diagnostic criteria for Algodystrophy (CRPS)?

What is the primary cause of ischemic syndrome in compartment syndrome?

What is the immediate management for high risk of infection in open fractures?

What is the absolute indication for corrective osteotomies?

What is the primary cause of pain in recent immobilization that raises suspicion of CRPS?

What is the initial step in the ER evaluation for open fractures?

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