Soft Tissue Injuries
This injury involves damage to ligaments surrounding a joint.
What is a sprain?
A positive drop-arm test is commonly associated with this injury.
What is a rotator cuff tear?
A fracture in which the skin is broken and bone may be exposed.
What is an open fracture?
This type of traction is commonly used short-term for femur fractures.
What is Buck's traction?
The complication resulting from increased pressure within a muscle compartment.
What is compartment syndrome?
The four letters that summarize first-line treatment for most sprains and strains.
What is RICE?
The fibrocartilage structures commonly torn in the knee.
What are the menisci?
The surgical realignment of fractures using plates, screws, rods, or pins.
What is open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF)?
In skeletal traction, these must never rest on the floor.
What are the weights?
Pain out of proportion to injury is an early sign of this emergency.
What is compartment syndrome?
A complete displacement of the articular surfaces of a joint.
What is a dislocation?
This knee ligament injury is often accompanied by a popping sound.
What is an ACL tear?
The first stage of fracture healing following injury.
What is hematoma formation?
This cast material is lightweight, strong, and water resistant
What is fiberglass?
Fat embolism syndrome most commonly occurs after fractures of these bones.
What are long bones?
This occupational injury results from repetitive movements and poor ergonomics.
What is repetitive strain injury (RSI)?
McMurray's test is used to assess for this injury.
What is a meniscus tear?
A fracture that has healed in poor alignment.
What is a malunion?
The nursing technique used instead of fingertips when handling a wet plaster cast.
What is palming?
The six classic findings associated with compartment syndrome.
What are the Six Ps?
Compression of the median nerve causes this condition
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Inflammation of a bursa is known as this condition.
What is bursitis?
A fracture that fails to heal properly is called this
What is a nonunion?
A body jacket brace should be monitored for this potentially serious GI complication.
What is superior mesenteric artery syndrome (cast syndrome)?
Surgical decompression used to treat compartment syndrome.
What is a fasciotomy?