FRACTURES & DISLOCATIONS
A break or crack in a bone is called this
What is a fracture?
The automimmune disorder causes swollen and painful joints, primarily in the hands and knees
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
A congenital condition where the foot is twisted downward and inward
First step in managing soft tissue injuries, using Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation
What is RICE?
This condition occurs when increased pressure in a muscle compartment leads to tissue damage
What is Compartment syndrome?
This common fracture in children causes the bone to bend but not completely break
What is a Greenstick Fracture?
This syndrome affects the median nerve in the wrist, leading to tingling and numbness in the hand
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
A lateral or sideways curvature of the spine
This class of drugs is used to reduce inflammation and pain in joint conditions
What are NSAIDs?
A blood clot traveling to the lungs, causing shortness of breath and chest pain, is called this
What is Pulmonary Embolism?
A bone is forced out of its normal position in this type of injury
What is Dislocation?
This middle ear infection can cause fluid drainage, fever and temporary hearing loss
What is Otitis Media?
A birth defect where the spinal cord and nerves are exposed due to improper neural tube closure
What is Spina Bifida?
A Milwaukee brace is used for this condition
What is Scoliosis?
The 6 P’s(Pain, Pallor, Pulselessness, Paresthesia, Paralysis, Pressure) are key indicators of this condition
What is Compartment Syndorme?
A fracture of the radius with dislocation of the ulna is called this
What is Galeazzi Fracture?
A test where the wrists are flexed for 60 seconds to check for numbness and tingling in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is Phalen’s Test?
A genetic disorder causing brittle bones due to defective collagen production
What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
To prevent further complications, this is the recommended daily supplements for pregnant women to prevent Spina Bifida
What is Folic Acid?
This term describes a fracture that heals incorrectly, leading to deformity
What is Malunion?
A life-threatening fracture of the C2 vertebra, commonly associated with hanging trauma or severe neck trauma
What is a Hangman’s Fracture?
Rhematoid Arthritis attacks this part of the joint, leading to inflammation and deformity
What is synovium (Joint lining)?
This type of scoliosis results from neuromuscular diseases or birth defects
This surgical procedure is done to release the Achilles tendon in severe clubfoot cases
What is Percutaneous Tenotomy?
This complication can occur in children if a fracture affects the growth plate
What is Growth Plate Deformity?