Trauma

Question 1

two ways of bone healing after a fracture

Answer 1

1. primary

2. secondary

Question 2

what is primary bone healing?

Answer 2

minimal fracture gap can be bridged with new osteoblasts

Question 3

example of when primary bone healing is done

Answer 3

hairline fracture and compression with screws and plates

Question 4

what is secondary bone healing?

Answer 4

gap is too large so provokes inflammatory response, requires good blood supply

Question 5

how long does it take soft callus to form?

Answer 5

2-3 weeks

Question 6

how long does it take hard callus to form?

Answer 6

6-12 weeks

Question 7

how long does it take the tibia to heal?

Answer 7

16 weeks

Question 8

complications of fractures

Answer 8

compartment syndrome
neurovascular injuries
shock
fat embolus
PE
DVT

Question 9

list soft tissue injuries

Answer 9

tendinopathies
enthesopathies
cartilage tears
labrum tears
inflammatory bursitis
tenosynovitis
capsulitis
non-infective fasciitis