ortho Flashcards by Maryam Garkuwa

Q

what are worrried about in fractures?

A

we are worried about neurovascular compromise

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

how would you test for a scaphoid fracture

A

palpate the antomical snuff box- tender
you can extend the wrist back a little and look for the thenar eminance (little bump) palpate that.

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly