28 Questions
What is a complication of femoral neck fracture?
Nonunion
What is a common location of femoral shaft fracture?
Middle 1/3
What is a cause of displacement of femoral shaft fracture?
Force trauma
What type of distal extremity femoral fracture involves the condyles?
Unicondylar fracture
What are the AO/OTA classifications of distal extremity femur fracture?
Extra-articular, Intra-articular(single condyle), Intra-articular(both condyle)
What is a sign of distal extremity femur fracture?
Absolute functional disability of the knee
In a tibial plateau fracture, what type of Schatzker classification involves a split fracture of the lateral condyle along with depression of the bone?
Type I
What type of Schatzker classification involves a depression fracture of the lateral condyle?
Type II
In a tibial plateau fracture, what type of Schatzker classification involves a fracture of the medial condyle?
Type II
What type of Schatzker classification involves a fracture involving both the condyles?
Type III
In an open fracture, what type of Gustilo classification involves an open fracture with a skin wound under 1cm in length and clean?
Type I
What type of Gustilo classification involves an open fracture with a laceration over 1cm in length without extensive soft tissue damage, flaps or avulsions?
Type II
What is the most comfortable position for a distended knee joint?
60° flexion
What is the main factor determining the stability of the knee joint?
Bony configuration
Which statement is not true about fractures of the patella?
Even undisplaced fractures require patellectomy
Which statement is not true about severe varus strain injuries of the knee?
Stress radiographs are required to confirm the diagnosis
Which part is the knee joint composed of?
Both lower end of femur and upper end of tibia
Where is the tibial collateral ligament attached in the knee?
Medial meniscus
Which ligament is not mentioned as an option for a knee injury?
The patellar ligament
Which test is used to check for meniscal tears and other internal derangements?
McMurray’s test
What is NOT a sign of meniscus injury?
Full knee extension
What does the Thessaly's test indicate?
Possible meniscus tear
What is used to find patellofemoral conflict?
Rabot sign and Zolhen sign
What is the second line of intention for diagnosing knee injuries?
MRI
What type of Gustilo classification is associated with open segmental fracture with over than 10cm wound, extensive soft tissue injury, or traumatic amputation?
Type IIIa
What type of Gustilo classification involves an open fracture wound over 10cm length, significant soft tissue loss, and requires soft tissue transfer?
Type IIIb
Which Gustilo classification is associated with leg fractures and poses a significant risk of infection?
Type IIIa
In the Gustilo classification, which type denotes an open fracture with significant soft tissue loss and exposed bone requiring soft tissue transfer for coverage?
Type IIIb
Test your knowledge on assessing knee pain including onset, location, aggravating factors, treatment options, history of injury, and comfortable positions for a distended knee joint. Explore factors influencing the stability of the knee joint.
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