Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which is the most common mechanism of injury for wrist fractures?
Which is the most common mechanism of injury for wrist fractures?
- Direct impact to the wrist
- Twisting motion of the wrist
- Repetitive stress on the wrist
- Fall on outstretched hand (correct)
Which part of the scaphoid bone is most commonly fractured?
Which part of the scaphoid bone is most commonly fractured?
- Lunate bone
- Distal third
- Mid third (correct)
- Proximal third
What is the recommended imaging technique for diagnosing scaphoid fractures?
What is the recommended imaging technique for diagnosing scaphoid fractures?
- MRI scan
- Scaphoid views (correct)
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
What is the recommended treatment for undisplaced scaphoid fractures?
What is the recommended treatment for undisplaced scaphoid fractures?
What is the significance of the lunate bone in the dynamics of the wrist?
What is the significance of the lunate bone in the dynamics of the wrist?
Which carpal injuries account for the majority of wrist injuries?
Which carpal injuries account for the majority of wrist injuries?
What is the recommended treatment for displaced scaphoid fractures?
What is the recommended treatment for displaced scaphoid fractures?
Which type of wrist injury tends to have a worse prognosis compared to fractures?
Which type of wrist injury tends to have a worse prognosis compared to fractures?
What is the recommended imaging technique for evaluating the dynamics of the wrist?
What is the recommended imaging technique for evaluating the dynamics of the wrist?
What is the classification of a perilunate injury where the lunate remains in position?
What is the classification of a perilunate injury where the lunate remains in position?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
