fractures
Bimalleolar and Trimalleolar Fractures
| Bimalleolar fractures | Trimalleolar fractures |
|---|---|
|
Fibular + medial malleolus Fibular + posterior malleolus |
Fibular + Medial malleolus + Posterior malleolus Fibula fractures
Weber Classification of fibula fractures
Femoral neck stress fracturesFemoral Neck Stress Fractures
Aetiology
Athletes with increase activity / distance Women with eating disorders / amenorrhea
Types
Compression / inferior neck - < 50% protective weight bear - > 50% emergent ORIF
Tension side / superior neck - emergent ORIF
Distal Femur FracturesAO Classification
Types
1. Supracondylar 2. Unicondylar 3. Intracondylar
Xrays
Supracondylar / Extra-condylar
Atlas / C1 Fractures3 types
1. Posterior Arch
Mechanism - axial compression with hyperextension
Associations - 50% incidence other C1/2 fracture - i.e. ondontoid fracture
Management - stable - soft / philadelphia collar
2. Isolated lateral mass fracture
Mechanism - asymmetrical axial compression / lateral bend Metacarpal FracturesFractures
1. Neck of 5th Metacarpal 2. Metacarpal Shaft 3. Metacarpal Head 4. Base of Metacarpal Fracture Dislocations 5. Base of Thumb Fractures / Bennett's / Rolanda 1. Neck of 5th Metacarpal Fracture
Non operative Management
Accept 45o angulation - will have finger extensor lag, but will recover |