Orthopaedic Notes

Question 1

How is arm help in shoulder dislocation

Answer 1

Internally rotated and adducted

Question 2

Galeazzi fracture

Answer 2

Fracture radial shaft, dislocation distal radio-ulnar joint

Question 3

Monteggia fracture

Answer 3

Fracture proximal ulna, dislocation radial head

Question 4

Colles

Answer 4

Distal radius fracture, posterior displacement of proximal segment

(dinner fork deformity)

Question 5

Smith fracture

Answer 5

Fracture distal radius, anterior displacement of proximal segment

Question 6

Leg held in hip fracture

Answer 6

Shortened and externally rotated

Question 7

Gardens classification

Answer 7

1) Incomplete
2) Complete, non-displaced
3) Complete, <50% displaced
4) Complete, >50% displaced

Question 8

Tests for Achilles tendon rupture

Answer 8

Simmond/Thompson test

Question 9

Tests for DDH

Answer 9

Ortolani and Barlow tests