Common lower limb # and dislocations

Question 1

Why is hemiarthoplasty avoided in younger patients?

Answer 1

prone to dislocation

Question 2

Which structures are at risk of damage with pelvic fractures?

Answer 2

bowel
bladder
nerves
female genitalia
male prostate/urethra

Question 3

Which RTA is associated with hip dislocation?

Answer 3

dashboard injury

Question 4

Why are knee dislocations an emergency?

Answer 4

damage to popliteal artery

Question 5

Fracture of which bone is most commonly associated with compartment syndrome?

Answer 5

tibia shaft

Question 6

Why is it important to reduce subluxed/dislocated ankle?

Answer 6

pressure on skin and soft tissues- may make surgery difficult if skin breaks down/swells/blisters

pressure damage to articular cartilage of ankle joint surface- arthritis of ankle