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B. It is the most common type of sacral fracture
associated with neurological injuries
C. It represents an abnormal repetitive stress
fracture to the sacrum
D. Low bone elasticity is the main contributing
factor
E. Surgical treatment is usually indicated
23. A 38-year-old left-hand dominant young
accountant who was involved in a jet ski accident and sustained an isolated injury. His radiographs are shown in Figure 17.11. After careful examin­ation, the patient chooses to be treated conserva­tively in a Sarmiento brace. With gentle manipulation and application of the brace, a sudden wrist drop was noted.
What is the best next course of action?
A. Continue brace treatment and nerve conduc-
tion studies in 3 months
B. Referral to the peripheral nerve injury unit
within 2 weeks
C. Remove the brace and re-manipulate the
fracture
D. Take to theatre overnight for urgent
exploration
E. None of the above
24. A 69-year-old female with a history of primary
total hip arthroplasty 10 years ago presents with a ground-level fall while gardening. She was unable to bear weight. The acetabular compon­ent was deemed to be unremarkable, however, a fracture line was noticed just below the Exeter stem tip involving the cement mantle only. It appears that the stem is well-fixed.
Which of the following is the correct Vancouver Classification for this patient?
A. Vancouver A B. Vancouver B1 C. Vancouver B2 D. Vancouver B3 E. Vancouver C
25. A healthy young male was brought to the hos-
pital by ambulance after falling from the second floor. He sustained multiple long bones fracture, mild abdominal injury and blunt chest trauma. The decision was to fix his fractures within 36 hours.
Which of the following parameters is indicative of a good response to resuscitation?
A. Base excess <5.5mmol/l. B. IL-6 value >500pg/dl.
(a) (b)
Figure 17.11 (a) Anteroposterior (AP) and (b) lateral radiographs left humerus
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C. ISS>40. D. Lactate level <4. E. pH level <7.25.
26. A 30-year-old male was admitted to the trauma
bay after sustaining a right foot crush injury with multiple tarsal and metatarsal fractures. His pain was still uncontrolled with a maximum dose of opiates. It was decided that he should immedi­ately undergo fasciotomies of all the foot compartments.
Which of the following muscles is located in the superficial compartment of the foot?
A. Abductor digiti minimi B. Abductor hallucis C. Flexor digiti minimi brevis D. Flexor digitorum brevis E. Flexor hallucis brevis
27. A 7-year-old boy sustained an injury to his left
elbow. Radiograph demonstrated a type-II Milch lateral condyle fracture . The patient undergoes open reduction and screw fixation. On 12 months follow up, he complains of hard swelling above his elbow which has not decreased in size.
Which of the follo wing is true regarding this complication?
A. It is caused by the fracture malunion, espe-
cially with type-II Milch injuries
B. Posterior dissection at the time of open reduc-
tion increases the risk of this complication
C. Resection of the physeal bar in young chil-
dren should be considered to avoid further deformity
D. The presence of this swelling does not influ-
ence the final range of motion
E. Ulnar nerve neuropraxia is commonly associated
28. A 61-year-old manfell suddenly while going down-
stairs. He was complaining of sharp pain in his right knee despite not sustaining any direct trauma. He was able to partially extend his knee but was unable to straight leg raise. His pulse was intact.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Acute ACL tear B. Femoral stress fracture C. Patellar avulsion fracture D. Quadriceps tendon rupture E. Ruptured Bakers cyst
29. While reaming the tibia for intramedullary nail
fixation for fracture of the midshaft of the tibia, you notice that the intraoperatively placed pres­sure monitors show an increase of the anterior and posterior compartments pressure to 33 and 37, respectively.
What is the best next action?
A. Continue reaming and dont perform
fasciotomy
B. Continue reaming and perform 2 compart-
ments fasciotomy
C. Continue reaming and perform 4 compart-
ments fasciotomy
D. Stop reaming and use small diameter nail E. Stop reaming, perform fasciotomy and apply
external fixator
30. A 70-year-old woman sustained an intracapsular fracture of the neck of the femur. She suffers from Parkinsons disease and lives alone.
Which of the following is false regarding the management of her hip fra cture?
A. Anterolateral approach should be in favour of
posterior approach when inserting a hemiarthroplasty
B. If hip fracture is suspected despite negative
X-rays, consider CT scan if MRI is not avail­able within 24 hours
C. Offer total hip replacement if the patient is
able to walk out of doors with one stick
D. Offer total hip replacement if the patient is
expected to be able to carry out activities of daily living independently beyond 2 years
E. Trauma units should aim to have different
options of femoral components for hemiarthroplasties
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1. Answer E. Weight bearing radiographs The treatment of the isolated lateral malleolus fracture, in particular supination-external rotation injuries, remains controversial. The majority can be treated non-operatively. Several studies showed that medial side tenderness or bruises do not predict deltoid ligament incompetence. Stress radiographs are often associated with overesti­mation of the instability. Weight bearing radio­graphs performed within 10 days of the injury can identify the potentially unstable 10% fracture. However, only a small proportion of unstable fractures require operative fixation.
Gougoulias N, Sakellariou A. When is a simple fracture of the lateral malleolus not so simple? How to assess stability, which ones to fix and the role of the deltoid ligament. Bone Joint J. 2017;99-B:851–855.
2. Answer A. Admit the patient Femoral shaft fractures in non-ambulatory chil­dren are highly suspicious for non-accidental injuries. These victims should be carefully
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evaluated and recognised by the medical health­care providers including surgeons. The local chil­dren safeguarding protocols must be followed. These patients should be referred to the local safeguarding team or the on-call paediatrician. Photographs should be taken and the body map completed. Immediate blood tests are required. A skeletal survey and ophthalmology review must be completed within 24 hours. Admission is usually needed. Further radiographs (Figure 17.12) of this patient show multiple fractures in different stages of healing. Femoral fractures in this age group heal rapidly and a 2-week period of immobilisation is sufficient for the majority. Non-invasive treatment is the recom­mended treatment for this age group, and gallows traction is suitable for patients weighing <10–15kg. This can be used as definitive management or with elective substitution for a hip spica. A Pavlik har­ness is also commonly used in this age group, particularly in the neonate with a birth fracture.
National Institute for Health and Care
Excellence. NICE Guideline NG76. Child abuse
and neglect: recognising, assessing and responding to abuse and neglect of children and young people.
(a) (b)
Figure 17.12 (a) Anteroposterior (AP) radiograph of the right arm and (b) lateral radiographs left forearm
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3. Answer D. Tibial nerve and superficial peroneal
nerve
Haraguchi was the first to classify posterior malle­olus fractures based on the fragment size using transverse CT scans. He described three types: type I is the posterolateral-oblique fracture, type II is the medical-extension fracture and type III represents the small-shell fracture. The posterolat­eral approach to the ankle provides optimal visu­alisation to the posterior malleolus utilising the interval between the flexor hallucis longus medi­ally and the peroneal tendo ns laterally, supplied by the tibial and the superficial peroneal nerve, respectively.
Boer Pde, Buckley R, Hoppenfeld S. The foot
and ankle. In Surgical Exposures in Orthopaedics: The Anatomic Approach. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; 2022.
Haraguchi N, Haruyama H, Toga H, Kato F.
Pathoanatomy of posterior malleolar fractures of the ankle. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006;88:1085–1092.
4. Answer B. The union rate at 3 months does not
correlate with the functional status of the patients
The clavicle trial is a UK multicentre RCT to compare the clinical effectiveness and safety between operative and non-operative manage­ment for displaced midshaft clavicle. The results showed that the union rate at 3 months was 70% regardless of the treatment type. However, the radiographic non-union rates at 9 months were significantly lower in the surgical treatment group (<1% vs 11%). The subgroup analysis did not show higher rates of non-union in smokers. The Constant-Murley Score and DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) score were all sig­nificantly better in the fixation group at 6 weeks and 3 months.
Ahrens PM, Garlick NI, Barber J, Tims EM.
The Clavicle Trial: a multicenter randomized con­trolled trial comparing operative with nonoperative treatment of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2017;99:1345–1354.
5. Answer A. Age more than 66 The Nottingham Hip Fracture Score (NHFS) was developed in 2008 as a tool to predict 30-day mortality for patients with hip fractures. Seven variables were found to be independent predictors
of 30-day mortality. Age was found to be the greatest predictor (Table 17.1).
Maxwell MJ, Moran CG, Moppett IK.
Development and validation of a preoperative scoring system to predict 30 day mortality in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. Br J Anaesth. 2008;101:511517.
Table 17.1 The Nottingham Hip Score
Nottingham Hip Fracture Score
Variable Value Points
Age 66–85 years 3
86 years 4
Sex Male 1
Admission Hb 10 g/dl 1
Admission MMTS 6 out of 10 1
Living in an institution Yes 1
Number of comorbidities 21
Malignancy Yes 1
6. Answer A. After an init ial thin slice c-spine CT
scan report indicating no fracture, instability or hematoma
The British Orthopaedics Association has issued guidance on cervical spine clearance in trauma patients. A serious spinal injury can be excluded in an awake patient with normal clinical examination, or after completing the spinal imaging protocols in the unconscious patient. It is not recommended to keep the spinal precautions for more than 48 hours due tothe risks ofpressure sores. MRI of the cervical spine or waiting until the patient is extubated is not necessary before removal of the spinal precautions.
British Orthopaedic Association BOAST 2:
Cervical Spinal Clearance in the Trauma Patient;
2021. https://www.boa.ac.uk/resource/boast-cer
vical-spine-clearance-in-the-trauma-patient.html.
7. Answer B. Post-traumatic arthritis is the most
common complication following this injury
Hawkins classified talar neck injuries (not the talar body) based on the degree of displacement and the congruency of the subtalar and ankle joints. He also described the injury patterns and the AVN rates. Type I fractures are non-displaced fractures with AVN incidence rate between 0–15%.
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Hawkinssign seen at 6– 8 weeks is usually
indicating that osteonecrosis is unlikely. Post­traumatic arthritis is widely thought to be more common than AVN after talar neck injuries.
Hawkins LG. Fractures of the neck of the
talus. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1970;52:991–1002.
8. Answer A. Capsular incision starts anteriorly on the
femoral shaft and runs along the femoral neck axis
Pipkin classified femoral head fractures as one of four types (Table 17.2). Pipkins Type III fracture is a high-energy injury associated with a poor prognosis. The deep branch of the medial circum­flex femoral artery (MCFA) can be identified in the interval between the upper margin of the quadratus femoris muscle and the inferior border of the gemellus inferior muscle. When performing surgical hip dislocation with trochanteric osteot­omy, the femoral head can be dislocated poster­iorly by applying external rotation of the hip.
Romeo NM, Firoozabadi R. Classifications in
brief: The Pipkin classification of femoral head fractures. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2018;476:1114–1119.
Table 17.2 The Pipkin classification of femoral head fractures
Type Description
1 Dislocation associated with a fracture of the
femoral head caudad to the fovea capitis femoris
2 Dislocation with an associated fracture of the
femoral head cephalad to the fovea capitis femoris
3 Type I or II injuries associated with a fracture of
the femoral neck
4 Type I or II injuries associated with a fracture of
the acetabular rim
9. Answer E. The fibres of this ribbon-like structure
run sagittal to the axis of the digit
The sagittal band originates from the volar plates and surrounds each metacarpophalangeal joint ulnarly and radially to insert on the extensor hood. It runs perpendicular to the plane of the extensor tendons. The ulnar sagittal band is considered to be stronger and denser than the radial sagittal band. Instability due to the rupture of the ulnar sagittal is less commonly seen or reported.
Young CM, Rayan GM. The sagittal band:
anatomic and biomechanical study. J Hand Surg Am. 2000;25:11071113.
10. Answer B. Gluteus medius The superior gluteal nerve and vessels are the only structures that exit the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen superior to the piriformis muscle. The superior gluteal nerve innervates the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fas­ciae latae muscles.
The iliopsoas muscle is supplied by the lumbar spinal nerves and branches of the fem­oral nerve.
The nerve to quadratus femoris, the nerve to obturator internus and the inferior gluteal nerve (innervates gluteus maximus) exit the pelvis through the greater sciatic notch below the piriformis.
Jacobs LG, Buxton RA. The course of the superior gluteal nerve in the lateral approach to the hip. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1989;71:1239–1243.
11. Answer B. The brachialis muscle can be dis-
sected or retracted medially
The extended deltopectoral approach is used to access fractures involving the proximal 4/5 of the humeral shaft. The anterior fibres of the deltoid can be partially released and retracted laterally. The pectoralis major receives dual motor innerv­ation by the medial pectoral nerve and the lateral pectoral nerve and is retracted medially. The lateral cutaneous nerve of the forearm is at risk when extending the incision of the sup erficial fascia of the upper arm. The radial nerve enters the anterior compartment through the lateral intermuscular septum. The brachialis is supplied by the radial and the musculocutaneous nerves. It is usually dissected within the neurovascular plane. Alternatively, it can be retracted medially.
Ruedi TP, Buckley RE, Moran CG. 6.2.2 Humerus, shaft. In AO Principles of Fracture Management. Davos: AO Publishing; 2007.
12. Answer B. Bado I – Flexion and supination Bado classified Monteggia injuries according to the level and angulation of ulna shaft fracture and the direction of dislocation of the radial head. Type I is a fracture of the proximal ulna and radial head dislocation directed anteriorly.
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This is the most common type in children. Type II is a fracture of the ulna with posterior disloca­tion of the radial head. This is the most common type in adults. Type III is lateral dislocation of the radial head. Type IV is a fracture of the radial and ulnar shafts with dislocation of the radial head. Bado types I and III are most stable when immobilised in >90° of flexion and full supination.
Rehim SA, Maynard MA, Sebastin SJ, Chung
KC. Monteggia fracture dislocations: a historical review. JHandSurgAm.2014;39:13841394.
13. Answer A. It is unlikely that this patient will
present with sensory symptoms only
The elbow is the most common site for entrap­ment of the ulnar nerve. It occurs less commonly at Guyons canal in the wrist. In the wrist, Zone I compression at the proximal Guyons canal results in a mixed motor and sensory deficit and is most likely caused by the hook of hamate fractures or ganglion. Zone II compression is purely motor. Zone III compression occurs sec­ondary to compression of the superficial sensory branch and is usually vascular in origin. Golf, cricket and racquet sports have been associated with hook of the hamate fractures. Carpal tunnel views can aid in the diagnosis. Jeannes sign is a sign of loss of adductor pollicis muscle power which is innervated by the deep motor branch of the ulnar nerve which runs between the pisi­form and hamate.
Parker RD, Berkowitz MS, Brahms MA,
Bohl WR. Hook of the hamate fractures in ath- letes. Am J Sports Med. 1986;14:517523.
14. Answer E. Tibialis posterior tendon The tibialis posterior tendon is the closest struc­ture to the medial malleolus behind the distal tibia. It can be injured during the incision, dis­section or drilling for the distal locking of tibial nails. A prominent posteriorly placed screw can cause further irritation. The structures behind the medial malleolus in order (closest first) are: posterior tibial tendon, flexor digitorum longus, posterior tibial artery, posterior tibial vein, tibial nerve and flexor hallucis longus.
Kavuri VC, Earasi K, Varacallo M, Harding
SP. Diagnosing posterior tibial tendon tear with
dynamic ultrasound following tibial
intramedullary nailing. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2019;10:666–668.
15. Answer D. Screw joint penetration is 50% with
surgical fixation
The SWIFFT is a multi-centre trial which com­pared cast treatment versus surgical fixation of undisplaced fractures of the scaphoid waist in adults. The report showed that there were no differences in pain, function or in the patient­rated wrist evaluation (PRWE) score at 52 weeks. The surgery group experienced more potentially serious complications and had a penetration of the screw into the adjacent joints in 42.9% of the patients. The results of SWIFFT support treating all undisplaced and minimally displaced waist of scaphoid fractures in a cast, to investigate for non-union between 6-12 weeks and fix all the confirmed cases immediately.
Dias JJ et al. Surgery versus cast immobilisa­tion for adults with a bicortical fracture of the scaphoid waist (SWIFFT): a pragmatic, multi­centre, open-label, randomised superiority trial. Lancet 2020;396:390401.
16. Answer C. Primary re-alignment of the urethra
during fracture surgery is recommended
According to the BOAST 14 guideline, primary re-alignment of the urethra during fracture sur­gery is not recommended due to the risk of further damage in the hands of an inexperienced surgeon. These injuries are difficult to manage and are associated with a high long-term inci­dence of urinary and sexual dysfunction. This should be referred to and managed early by a named urologist or/and andrologist.
British Orthopaedic Association BOAST 14: The Management of Urological Trauma Associated with Pelvic Fractures; 2016. https://
www.boa.ac.uk/static/86c72eff-26aa-4cec­98d1e85cda3dac6c/bcdaeccf-0cff-4da8­bca1b9519b3a542d/the%20management%20of% 20urological%20trauma%20associated%20with% 20pelvic%20fractures.pdf.
17. Answer A. Aim to maintain the systolic pres-
sure within 20% of pre-induction values
Bone cement implantation syndrome (BCIS) is defined as hypoxia, hypotension, cardiac dys­rhythmia or increased pulmonary vascular
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resistance during surgery using methyl metha­crylate. The pathophysiology of this potentially fatal condition is not fully understood. The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland, The British Orthopaedic Association and The British Geriatric Society published a concise guideline and recommenda­tion to reduce the incidence of BCIS in patients undergoing cemented hemiarthroplasty for hip fracture. The three-stage process includes: the identification of high-risk patients: increasing age, cardiopulmonary disease, diuretics and male sex.
Preparation of team and identification of roles in case of a severe reaction and specific intraoperative roles such as thoroughly washing the femoral canal, avoiding pressurisation and preparing vasopressors in case of cardiovascular collapse.
Griffiths R et al. Safety guideline: reducing the risk from cemented hemiarthroplasty for hip frac­ture. Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland British Orthopaedic Association British Geriatric Society. Anaesthesia 2015;70:623–626.
18. Answer E. Volkmanns ischaemic contracture
usually occurs on the normal side
Bryants or gallows traction is used to manage femoral shaft fractures in children weighing less than 18kg and typically less than 18 months old.
Adhesive skin strapping is placed on both legs and suspended vertically with the hips flexed at 90° and the knees extended. Gallows traction has been associated with severe compartment syndrome and Volkmanns ischaemic contrac­ture. Usually, vascular compromise occurs on the normal side. The neurovascular status of both feet should be monitored daily.
Hunter JB. Femoral shaft fractures in chil­dren. Injury 2005;36(Suppl. 1):A86–A93.
19. Answer C. Fracture comminution is unusual Atypical femoral fractures are related to long-term osteoporosis treatment with bisphosphonates.
However, the overall risk for femoral fracture (typical or atypical) is lower in patients who take bisphosphonate. Atypical fractures typically located be low the lesser trochante r, start as
thickening in the lateral cortex and then progress to a transverse or oblique fracture line medially. It can be associated with medical spike, and they can be bilateral.
Larsen MS, Schmal H. The enigma of atyp-
ical femoral fractures: a summary of current knowledge. EFORT Open Rev. 2018;3:494–500.
20. Answer B. Compression of the third part of the
duodenum by a branch of the aorta
Superior mesenteric syndrome or cast syndrome is a rare syndrome caused by obstruction of the third portion of the duodenum. It is caused by the narrowing of the angle between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. Although rare, it has been associated with plaster jacket and spica application, usually due to accentuation of the lumbar lordosis.
Van Horne N, Jackson JP. Superior
Mesenteric Artery Syndrome. Treasure Island,
FL: StatPearls Publishing; 2022.
21. Answer E. Widening of the interpedicular
distance
Loss of height of the anterior wall of the vertebral body is seen in compression and burst fractures. Burst fractures involve injury to the middle column.
An increase in the interpedicular distance seen on AP views is suggestive of instability. The other radiographic signs of unstable injuries are: w idening of interspinous or interlaminar distance, articular process fracture, >50% loss of height. >20° of kyphosis, >50% of canal com­promise and associated posterior element disruption.
McAfee PC, Yuan HA, Lasda NA. The unstable burst fracture. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 1982;7:365–373.
22. Answer D. Low bone elasticity is the main con-
tributing factor
Sacral insufficiency fractures have a characteris­tic appearance on bone scans. The pattern of uptake resembles a Honda logoor H sign. These fractures are the results of normal repeti­tive stress on the abnormal (osteoporotic) bone, which has a lower elastic modulus and increased strain to failure compared with the normal bone. Denis describes three zones of injury to the
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sacrum. Zone III injuries that extend into the spinal canal are associated with the highest rate of neurological deficit.
Denis F, Davis S, Comfort T. Sacral frac-
tures: an important problem. Retrospective analysis of 236 cases. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1988;227:67–81.
Ries T. Detection of osteoporotic sacral fractures
with radionuclides. Radiology 1983;146:783–785.
23. Answer E. None of the abov e Based on the BOAST peripheral nerve injury guideline, formal advice from the peripheral nerve injury unit should be sought within 24 hours if operative management of the fracture is not indicated, with laceration and penetrating injuries. If the nerve is damaged intraoperatively, an immediate referral is recommended. Removal of the brace and re-manipulating the fracture risks further damage to the nerve and it is not advised. In unstable fractures, fixation should be carried out. Surgical exploration or nerve repair should be carried out by a specialist peripheral nerve injuries surgeon.
British Orthopaedic Association BOAST 5:
Peripheral Nerve Injury;2021.https://www.boa.ac
.uk/resource/boast-peripheral-nerve-injury.html.
stabilisation of pelvic, acetabular, femoral and spinal fractures after appropriate resus citation. They recommended definitive management of mechanically unstable fractures within 36 hours of injury as long as the patient has demonstrated response to resuscitation based on the improve­ment of acidosis with a lactate of <4 mmol/l, a base excess 5.5 mmol/l or pH >7.25.
Vallier HA, Wang X, Moore TA, Wilber JH,
Como JJ. Timing of orthopaedic surgery in mul-
tiple trauma patients: development of a protocol for early appropriate care. J Orthop Trauma 2013;27:543–551.
26. Answer D. Flexor digitorum brevis There is controversy about the amount of existing myofascial compartments of the foot. Early books described four myofascial compart­ments of the foot. However, recent research sug­gests the presence of nine myofascial compartments in the foot (Table 17.3).
Lugo-Pico JG, Aiyer A, Kaplan J, Kadakia
AR. Foot compartment syndrome controversy.
In Mauffrey C, Hak DJ, Martin III MP, ed.
Compartment Syndrome: A Guide to Diagnosis and Management. Cham: Springer; 2019.
24. Answer B. Vancouver B1 The Vancouver classification was based on the location of the fracture relative to the stem, the stability of the implant and the quality of the bone stock. Type A fractures occur proximal to the stem, Type B around the stem or just below it and Type C are located well distal to the tip of the prosthesis. Type B fractures are further subd iv­ided into: B1 fractures with a stable implant that can be treated by internal fixation, B2 fractures are associated with a loose implant that requires revision to another stem, and B3 fractures that are unstable implants with a bone loss which requires allograft during revision surgery, or conversion to megaprosthesis.
Duncan CP, Masri BA. Fractures of the
femur after hip replacement. Instr Course Lect. 1995;44:293–304.
25. Answer D. Lactate level <4 Early appropriate care was popularized by Vallier and colleagues. The concept is based on the early
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Table 17.3 Compartment contents
Compartment Contents
Medial Abductor hallucis, flexor hallucis
brevis
Superficial (superficial central)
Lateral Abductor digiti minimi
Adductor Oblique head of the adductor
Interossei (four compartments)
Calcaneal (deep central)
Flexor digitorum longus Flexor digitorum brevis
Flexor digiti minimi brevis
hallucis
Each compartment includes the dorsal and plantar interosseous muscle of its location
Quadratus plantae
27. Answer D. The presence of this swelling does
not influence the final range of motion
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Lateral condyle spur formation is almost universal following lateral condylar fractures. It occurs in more than 70% of the cases regardless of the treat­ment method. It is a result of displacement of the periosteum followed by new bone formation. It is important to counsel the parents about this com­plication before starting treatment. However, lat­eral spurring is not of functional significance.
It can be a cosmetic problem leading to cubi-
tus pseudovarus.
Pribaz JR, Bernthal NM, Wong TC, Silva M.
Lateral spurring (overgrowth) after pediatric lat­eral condyle fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2012;32:456–460.
28. Answer D. Quadriceps tendon rupture Quadriceps tendon rupture is more prevalent in males over 40 years old. Those under age 40 usually have an associated metabolic disorder. It is usually due to eccentric loading of the extensor mechanism. Patients with complete tears have an impaired ability to perform a straight leg raise. With partial tears, some patients will be able to walk, and there is impaired knee extension. Quadriceps tendon rupture is more common than patellar tendon rupture. It is usually unilat­eral but there are several case reports of bilateral rupture in the literature.
Pope JD, El Bitar Y, Mabrouk A,
Plexousakis MP. Quadriceps tendon rupture.
Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing; 2023.
29. Answer A. Continue reaming and dont per- form fasciotomy
A randomised prospective study showed that the peak average pressures during reaming or nail insertion in unreamed nailing can reach above 30 mmHg. The average pressures quickly returned to less than 30mmHg and remained there for 24
hours post-operatively. The ΔP values were greater than 30mmHg at all times after nail insertion in both the reamed and unreamed nailing. Therefore, these values are not indicators of compartment syndrome, and should not pre­clude reaming or nail inser tion.
Nassif JM, Gorczyca JT, Cole JK, Pugh KJ,
Pienkowski D. Effect of acute reamed versus
unreamed intramedullary nailing on compart­ment pressure when treating closed tibial shaft fractures: a randomized prospective study. J Orthop Trauma 2000;14:554558.
30. Answer E. Trauma units should aim to have
different options of femoral components for hemiarthroplasties
The new (updated in 2023) National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline for the management of hip recommends considering total hip replacement rather than hemiarthro­plasty for patients who were able to walk inde­pendently out of doors with no more than the use of a stick and do not have a condition or comorbidity that makes the procedure unsuitable for them and are expecte d to be able to carry out activities of daily living independently beyond 2 years. In addition, the new guideline encourages hospitals to aim to use a single type of cemented femoral component for hemiarthro plasties as standard treatment for displaced intracapsular hip fracture management. The committee believes that medical teams familiar with implanting one single type of component as standard is associated with a decrease in cost of training and potentially the cost of adverse out­comes related to using a new implant.
National Institute for Health and Care
Excellence. NICE guideline CG124. Hip fracture:
management. www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg124.
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