What is the ALARA principle? What does it stand for
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
a radiation safety concept focused on minimizing exposure to ionizing radiation
Strength of vicryl sutures at 2 weeks
75%
What nerves are blocked for a Mayo Block?
Saphenous Nerve
Dorsal Medial Cutaneous Nerve
Deep Peroneal Nerve
Medial Plantar Nerve
What is Wagner Classification? What are the Stages
The Wagner classification system is a tool used to categorize the severity of diabetic foot ulcers, ranging from 0 to 5, based on depth and presence of infection or gangrene.
What is the most commonly experienced Lauge Hansen Classification?
SER
Best view for CN coalition? TC Coalition ?
CN - medial oblique
TC - Harris beath. Waiters signs. Most common is middle facet.
In what position do you fuse the 1st MPJ?
10 degrees of dorsiflexion and 10-15 degree of Adduction
ASA Classification Stage for a patient that has HTN and poorly controlled Diabetes
What is ASA Classification for a patient that has HTN and poorly controlled diabetes?
3
Antibiotic with coverage for Pseudomonas. Name at least 3
Zosyn (pipercillin/tazobactam)
Carbapenam
ceftazidime, cefepime
Ciprofloxacin
Aminoglycosides
Aztreonam
Name a classification system used for Lisfranc Injuries
Hardcastle/Myerson
Quenu and Kuss classification (Early)
Describe the Cyma line and findings for pronated vs supinated foot
Relationship between TN and CC, generally a Lazy S
Supinated: posterior break
Pronated: anterior break
What does Reverdin correct?
PASA and IM
Nerves that are blocked for ankle block?
Saphenous N
Sural N
Superficial Fibular
Tibial N
Deep Fibular N
Describe SIRS, Sepsis, Septic Shock and MODS
SIRS : It's characterized by at least two of the following:
What classification system is used for talar osteochondral lesion and what are the stages?
Berndt and Hardy
Stage I
Subchondral compression fracture
Stage II
Incomplete avulsion of fragment
Stage III
Complete avulsion of fragment without displacement
Stage IV
Complete avulsion with displacement
Stage V*
Subchondral cyst
*Stage V added by Loomer and collegues. 29
Epiphyseal lesion with soap bubble appearance in mature bone
Giant Cell tumor
What is the location for Evans Osteotomy? Why?
1-1.5cm proximal to CC joint in order to avoid the anterior and medial facets
What nerve is not blocked during popliteal block
Saphenous nerve
Popliteal block targets the Sciatic branchesWhat is scoring system for necrotising fasciitis? What variables are included?
Hemoglobin
WBC
Blood glucose
SodiumCreatinine
a score of 6 is considered positive for nec fasciitis
Salter Harris that is most likely to cause growth arrest. The one that exhibits the Thurston-Holland sign
Salter Harris V
Salter Harris II - Flag sign
Phases of Bone Scan
Flow Phase:This early phase, captured immediately after injection, assesses blood flow to the area of interest.
Fourth Phase (24-hour static image): This optional phase, acquired 24 hours after the injection, can be helpful in diagnosing osteomyelitis and other conditions
What is the angle of cut for Austin Bunionectomy?
60 degrees chevron
Max dose of Lidocaine with and without Epi? Max dose of Marcaine with and without epi?
Lido (plain) - 4-4.5 mg/kg (cannot exceed 300mg)
Lido (w/epi) - 7 mg/kg (cannot exceed 500mg)
Bupivicaine - 2.5 mg/kg (cannot exceed 175mg/dL)
Bupivicaine (w/ epi) - 3 mg/kg (cannot exceed 225 mg/dL)Antibiotics based off of Gustillo Anderson Classification
Gustillo type I and II
1st generation cephalosporin
Gustillo type III
1st generation cephalosporin + aminoglycoside
With farm injury / bowel contamination
1st generation cephalosporin + aminoglycoside + PCN
Type I
wound ≤1 cm, minimal contamination or muscle damage
Type II
wound 1-10 cm, moderate soft tissue injury
Type IIIA
wound usually >10 cm, high energy, extensive soft-tissue damage, contaminated
adequate tissue for flap coverage
farm injuries are automatically at least Gustillo IIIA
Type IIIB
Type IIIC
vascular injury requiring vascular repair, regardless of degree of soft tissue injury
Name and describe the ankle fracture that cannot be close reduced.
Bosworth fracture, displacement and entrapment of fractured fibular fragment into posterior distal tibia