A 40-year-old slips on the ice on a wintery Michigan day and sustains a comminuted intra-articular distal radius fracture. The child is afebrile and exam reveals tenderness along the distal tibial shaft with no significant swelling. What is the most likely etiology of her new loss of function? Radiographs show a well-fixed fracture in good alignment. Symptoms of tibia fracture. A 35-year-old female presents with the orthopaedic injuries shown in Figures A-D following a high-speed motor vehicle collision. Which of the following factors has been shown in a clinical trial to be equivalent to autologous bone graft for treatment of tibial nonunions that were treated with intramedullary nailing? Copyright 2022 Lineage Medical, Inc. All rights reserved. Twelve months after open reduction and internal fixation of a comminuted distal radius fracture as seen in Figure A and B, which of the following tendons is at greatest risk of rupture? A 40-year-old female sustains the injury seen in Figure A. He has no leukocytosis and CRP and ESR are normal. What is the most appropriate initial treatment of this injury? What is the likely mechanism of her paresthesias and what is the most appropriate treatment? Improved functional outcomes with open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) through FCR approach vs. closed treatment, No difference in radiographic outcomes after ORIF vs. closed treatment, No difference in functional outcomes after ORIF vs. closed treatment, Improved functional outcomes with closed treatment vs. ORIF, Improved functional outcomes with external fixation and K wire fixation vs. ORIF. The femoral and tibial plateau fractures are open with no gross contamination, and there is an ipsilateral Morel-Lavelle lesion of the left thigh. (OBQ09.128) difficulty or . When elevating the joint surface in the injury pattern seen in Figure A, what material has the highest compressive strength when filling the metaphyseal void? She was noncompliant with her immediate postoperative weight-bearing instructions and went on to fixation failure. (OBQ09.209) A 55-year-old female presents to the emergency room after falling off her balcony. Technique guides are not considered high yield topics for orthopaedic standardized exams including ABOS, EBOT and RC. Conversion of the spanning external fixator to a hinged external fixator. Radial Head Fracture (Mason Type 2) ORIF T-Plate and Kocher Approach. The patient undergoes open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture. This laceration is able to be closed during initial surgery. You can rate this topic again in 12 months. Radiographs are provided in Figures A and B. (OBQ07.126) distal tibia displaced SH I or II fracture with acceptable closed reduction (no varus, < 10 valgus, < 10 recurvatum/procurvatum, < 3mm physeal widening) Operative CRPP indications distal fibula displaced (> 2mm) SH I or II fracture with unacceptable closed reduction and > 2 years of growth remaining distal tibia A 67-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident and presents with the closed orthopedic injuries shown in Figures A and B. AO Davos Courses 2022. Orthobullets. Which of the following findings is most consistent with a diagnosis of transient peroneal nerve neurapraxia as the result of his intramedullary nailing? (OBQ13.196) Immediate definitive fixation of the tibia, and nonoperative treatment of the fibula, Immediate ankle-spanning external fixation device with consideration of immediate fixation of the fibula, followed by delayed reconstruction of the tibia, Placement of a temporary splint, elevation, and definitive fixation 1 week from injury, Immediate definitive fixation of the tibia and fibula, Immediate placement of a spanning Ilizarov fixator with limited internal fixation of the distal tibia and fibula. Maisonneuve Fracture Orthobullets . Anterolateral Approach to the Lateral Tibial Plateau. Adequate maintenance of reduction by non-operative treatment is unsuccesful. One of the common types in children is the distal tibial metaphyseal fracture. What complication is most likely to occur in this patient? (OBQ06.136) The use of a tourniquet in this case has been most clearly shown to be associated with which of the following? A 23-month-old girl refuses to bear weight since falling on the playground yesterday. A 2-year and 11-month old child fell while playing with friends 2 hours ago and has avoided bearing weight on the right leg since that time. 75 Tibia fractures distal to the nutrient artery may deprive the distal fragment of its medullary blood supply, and, in such cases, the distal end of the tibia must rely on its periosteal and metaphyseal blood supply for healing. At his 6-week follow-up, he is noted to have peroneal nerve deficits that were not present preoperatively. What adjunct treatment has been shown to improve outcomes when using an intramedullary nail? A 40-year-old woman is involved in motorcycle accident 2 hours ago and sustains an isolated right leg injury shown in Figure A. 2,754 followers. distal radius fractures are a predictor of subsequent fractures DEXA scan is recommended for women with distal radius fractures Etiology Pathophysiology mechanism of injury fall on outstretched hand (FOOSH) is most common in older population higher energy mechanism more common in younger patients Associated conditions DRUJ injuries Gentle compressive loading of the affected joint through early range of motion exercises, Strict joint immobilzation for three weeks, Joint distraction with a spanning external fixator for three weeks, Glucosamine chondroitin sulfate supplementation. Which of the following tibial plateau fractures would be most appropriately treated by buttress plating alone? A 32-year-old inebriated male falls from a mechanical bull at a bar and sustains a closed displaced intra-articular distal radius fracture. Valgus instability of the knee is noted. The splint was removed by the previous on-call resident and the right leg elevated over three pillows. Radiographs are provided in Figures A-C. She is cleared by the general surgery trauma team to go to the operating room for treatment of her leg. 39% of tibia fractures occur in the mid-diaphysis, most commonly due to pedestrian vs vehicle (50%), torsional forces result in a spiral or oblique fracture pattern or a "toddler's fracture", 30% are associated with a fibula fracture, second most common fractured bone following nonaccidental trauma, triangular shaped bone with apex anteriorly that broadens distally, tibial flare distally leads to primarily cancellous bone and a thin cortical shell, the anterior and lateral compartment musculature produce valgus deforming forces when both the tibia and fibula are fractured, posterior tibial a. provides nutrient and periosteal vessels, the anterior tibial artery is vulnerable to injury as it passes through the interosseous membrane, the fibula bears 6-17% of the weight-bearing load, Classification based on fracture location (proximal, midshaft, distal) and pattern, Greenstick fracture of the tibia and/or fibula, Complete fracture of the tibia with or without ipsilateral fibula fracture or plastic deformation, Tibial spiral fracture (Toddler's Fracture), Nondisplaced spiral or fracture of the tibia with intact fibula in a child under 2.5 years of age, AP and lateral views of the tibia and fibula are required, ipsilateral knee and ankle must be evaluated, radiographs may appear normal in toddler's fractures, concern for physeal or intra-articular extension, pathologic lesion, distal third tibia fractures may propagate to physis or articular surface, suspicion for pathologic or stress fracture, follow up x-rays in 2 weeks to evaluate for callus in order to confirm the diagnosis in equivocal cases, < 5-10 degrees of angulation in the sagittal and coronal planes, mold cast to decrease likelihood of fracture displacement, complete fractures with intact fibula tend to fall into varus, complete fractures with fracture fibula tend to fall into valgus and recurvatum, serial radiographs are performed to monitor for developing deformity, serial followup if physeal extension to monitor for growth disturbance, open or closed fractures with extensive soft tissue injury, length unstable fractures, or poly-trauma patients, open or closed fractures in skeletally immature patients, multiple long bone fractures or floating knee, noncomminuted, unstable oblique fractures, open or closed tibial shaft fractures in patients at or near skeletal maturity, open or closed fractures with physeal or articular extension, extend cast to the groin with the knee flexed to 30 degrees and appropriate molding, may be corrected with opening or closing cast wedging, if open fracture debride and irrigate prior to placing pins, 2 half-pins above and below fracture in the tibia, drill holes are made in the proximal or distal tibial metaphysis, flexible rods are introduced into the proximal or distal tibial metaphysis and passed across the fracture site, typically a short period of immobilization and non-weight bearing given flexibility of nails, shorter immobilization compared to casting (3 months), less common than adult tibial shaft fractures, iatrogenic pin placement may lead to growth arrest or recurvatum from tibial tubercle arrest, symptomatic and at risk of joint degeneration, hypertrophic: bone grafting and rigid fixation, oligotrophic or atrophic: bone grafting and fixation, +/- resection, Pediatric Pelvis Trauma Radiographic Evaluation, Pediatric Hip Trauma Radiographic Evaluation, Pediatric Knee Trauma Radiographic Evaluation, Pediatric Ankle Trauma Radiographic Evaluation, Distal Humerus Physeal Separation - Pediatric, Proximal Tibia Metaphyseal FX - Pediatric, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO), Obstetric Brachial Plexopathy (Erb's, Klumpke's Palsy), Anterolateral Bowing & Congenital Pseudoarthrosis of Tibia, Clubfoot (congenital talipes equinovarus), Flexible Pes Planovalgus (Flexible Flatfoot), Congenital Hallux Varus (Atavistic Great Toe), Cerebral Palsy - Upper Extremity Disorders, Myelodysplasia (myelomeningocele, spinal bifida), Dysplasia Epiphysealis Hemimelica (Trevor's Disease). (OBQ16.128) Isolated exchange reamed interlocking nailing is most likely indicated as the next step in treatment for which of the following clinical scenarios: Tibial shaft nonunion with a 4cm bone defect, Hypertrophic metadiaphyseal distal tibia nonunion. Acquired valgus deformity of the tibia in children. This most commonly occurs at the distal radius or tibia following a fall on an outstretched arm; the force is transmitted from carpus to the distal radius and the point of least resistance fractures, usually the dorsal cortex of the distal radius. On physical exam the leg has no erythema, but does have mild tenderness along the distal tibial shaft. (OBQ17.87) A 69-year-old female sustains the injuries seen in Figures A and B. Question SessionTibial Plateau Fractures & Physeal Considerations, Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. (OBQ18.212) Distal tibial physeal fractures in children that may require open reduction. A 30-year-old man presents with a distal third tibia fracture that has healed in 25 degrees of varus alignment. Radiographs of the tibia and fibula are provide in Figures A and B. (OBQ04.233) Olecranon Fracture ORIF with Plate Fixation. . He reports having undergone open reduction and internal fixation of a distal radius fracture 1 year prior that healed uneventfully. Olecranon Fracture ORIF with Tension Band. On examination, the right leg is well-perfused but is firm on compressibility. What is the most appropriate next step in management? What part of his overall treatment has shown to reduce the risk of infection THE MOST at the site of injury? They are also called tibial plafond fractures. She presents 11 months later with the radiograph seen in Figure A, complaining of significant wrist pain. Laboratory workup for infection is negative. A 25-year-old female falls from her horse and injures her left wrist. At 4 months follow-up, despite some signs of healing, the fracture is not fully united. Copyright 2022 Lineage Medical, Inc. All rights reserved. Intramedullary nailing is performed without initial complications. Salter-Harris type I distal tibia fractures account for about 15% of all pediatric distal tibiofibular fractures and can occur with any mechanism of injury as described by Dias and Tachdjian. Lipohemarthrosis of the knee is most likely secondary to which of the following? Call regional anesthesia team to provide a nerve block, Initiate a patient controlled analgesia pump. A 56-year-old male sustains a Type IIIB open, comminuted tibial shaft fracture distal to a well-fixed total knee arthroplasty that is definitively treated with a free flap and external fixation. (OBQ06.102) (OBQ10.158) Complete articular. Lower extremity equivalent of galeazzi fracture. What is the most appropriate treatment at this time? Examination reveals full motion of the right hip, knee, and ankle. Diagnosis is typically made through clinical evaluation and confirmed with plain radiographs. The injury is closed and the patient is neurovascularly intact with soft compartments. Increased need for additional surgeries to obtain union. 6/51 cases (12%) in the current study were displaced and were indicated for a reduction. A patient presents with the injury shown in figures A and B. The limb remains neurovascularly intact. He was subsequently treated with an irrigation and debridement, and un-reamed intramedullary nail. Which of the following fluoroscopic views is used to assess intra-articular screw penetration during volar fixation of a distal radius fracture? Patella instability . CT scan is helpful for intra-articular assessment and operative planning. If patient is unable to participate in examination and concern is high clinically, intracompartmental compartment measurements should be performed, floating knee is an indication for antegrade tibial nailing and retrograde femoral nailing, distal 1/3 and spiral tibial shaft fractures, tibial shaft is triangular in cross-section, proximal medullary canal is centered laterally, important for start point with IM nailing, anteromedial tibial crest is composed of dense, cortical bone and rests in a subcutaneous position, making it useful as a landmark, tibial tubercle sits anterolaterally, approximately 3 cm distal to joint line, gerdy's tubercle lies laterally on proximal tibia, pes anserinus lies medially on proximal tibia, attachment of sartorius, semitendinosus, and gracilis, superficial medial collateral ligament (MCL) attaches approximately 5-7 cm distal to joint line deep to the pes anserinus, adjacent fibula supports attachments for the lateral collateral ligament complex and long head of biceps femoris, tibia is responsible for about 80-85% of lower extremity weight-bearing, fibrous structure interconnecting tibia/fibula which provides axial stability, fibula rests in distal tibial incisura and is stabilized by syndesmotic ligaments, anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL), posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (PITFL), inferior transverse tibiofibular ligament (ITL), interosseous ligament (IOL) - continuation of interosseus membrane, syndesmotic stability can be affected by distal, spiral tibial shaft fractures, Fracture classification is primarily descriptive based on pattern and location, Oestern and Tscherne Classification of Closed Fracture Soft Tissue Injury, Injuries from indirect forces with negligible soft-tissue damage, Superficial contusion/abrasion, simple fractures, Deep abrasions, muscle/skin contusion, direct trauma, impending compartment syndrome, Excessive skin contusion, crushed skin or destruction of muscle, subcutaneous degloving, acute compartment syndrome, and rupture of major blood vessel or nerve, Gustilo-Anderson Classification of Open Tibia Fractures, Limited periosteal stripping, clean wound < 1 cm, Minimal periosteal stripping, wound >1 cm in length without extensive soft-tissue injury damage. Copyright 2022 Lineage Medical, Inc. All rights reserved. Simple Fracture : A break in a bone without an accompanying wound at the fracture site. The patient recovered well initially but presents after 6 months with grip weakness. traveling traction), placed in metaphyseal segment at the concavity of the deformity, posteriorly placed blocking screw in proximal fragment and laterally placed blocking screw in the metaphyseal fragment help direct the nail more centrally, avoiding valgus/procurvatum deformities, increase biomechanical stability of bone/implant construct by 25%, ensure fracture is reduced before reaming, overream by 1.0-1.5mm to facilitate nail insertion, confirm guide wire is appropriately placed prior to reaming, should be "center-center" in the coronal and sagittal planes distally at the physeal scar, anterior aspect of nail should be lined up with axis of tibia when inserting nail - typically should line up with 2nd metatarsal in absence of tibial deformity, statically lock proximal and distally for rotational stability, no indication for dynamic locking acutely, number of interlocking screws is controversial, two proximal and two distal screws in presence of <50% cortical contact, consider 3 interlock screws in short segment of distal or proximal shaft fracture, prefer multiplanar screw fixation in these short segments, lateral may have more soft tissue interference but may be preferred in setting of soft tissue/wound issues, generally, minimally invasive plating is used to preserve soft tissues, plate attached to external jig to allow for percutaneous insertion of screws, must ensure appropriate contour of plate to avoid malreduction, higher risk for wound issues, particularly in open fractures, superficial peroneal nerve (SPN) commonly at risk laterally, below knee amputation (BKA) vs. above knee amputation (AKA) based on degree of soft tissue damage, standard BKA vs. ertl/bone block technique, infrapatellar nailing with patellar tendon splitting and paratendon approach, suprapatellar nailing may have lower rate of anterior knee pain, more common if nail left proud proximally, lateral radiograph is best radiographic views to evaluate proximal nail position, pain relief unpredictable with nail removal, all tibial shaft fractures - between 8-10%, higher in proximal 1/3 tibia fractures - up to 50%, patellar tendon pulls proximal fragment into extension, while hamstring tendons and gastrocnemius pull the distal fragment into flexion (procurvatum), distal 1/3 fractures have a higher rate of valgus malunion with IM nailing compared to plating, definitive management with casting or external fixation, most common deformity is varus with nonsurgical management, varus malunion may place patient at risk for ipsilateral ankle pain and stiffness, starting point too medial with IM nailing, adequate reduction, proper start point when nailing, if malalignment is noted immediately after surgery, return to operating room is appropriate with removal of nail, reduction and nail reinsertion, if malunion is appreciated at later followup, eventual nail removal and tibial osteotomy can be considered, most appropriate for aseptic, diaphyseal tibial nonunions, oblique tibial shaft fractures have the highest rate of union when treated with exchange nailing, consider revision with plating in metaphyseal nonunions, BMP-7 (OP-1) has been shown equivalent to autograft, often used in cases of recalcitrant non-unions, compression plating has been shown to have a 92-96% union rate after open tibial fractures initially treated with external fixation, fibular osteotomy of tibio-fibular length discrepancy associated with healed or intact fibula, highest after IM nailing of distal 1/3 tibia fractures, increases risk of adjacent ankle arthrosis, should always assess rotation in operating room, obtain perfect lateral fluoroscopic image of knee, then rotate c-arm 105-110 degrees to obtain mortise view of ipsilateral ankle, may have reduced risk with adjunctive fibular plating, LISS plate application without opening for distal screw fixation near plate holes 11-13 put superficial peroneal nerve at risk of injury due to close proximity, saphenous nerve can be injured during placement of locking screws, transient peroneal nerve palsy can be seen after closed nailing, EHL weakness and 1st dorsal webspace decreased sensation, usually nonoperatively with variable recovery expected, severe soft tissue injury with contamination, longer time to definitive soft tissue coverage, may require I&D or eventual removal of hardware, use of wound vacuum-assisted closure does not decrease risk of infection, Adult Knee Trauma Radiographic Evaluation, Proximal Humerus Fracture Nonunion and Malunion, Distal Radial Ulnar Joint (DRUJ) Injuries. A retrospective study of two hundred and thirty-seven cases in children. A 54-year-old male falls from a ladder and sustains the fracture shown in Figure A. account for <10% of lower extremity injuries, incidence increasing as survival rates after motor vehicle collisions increase, talus is driven into the plafond resulting in articular impaction of the distal tibia, low energy rotational forces (less common), fracture patterns and comminution determined by position of foot, amplitude of force, and direction of force, 30% have an ipsilateral lower extremity injury, distal tibia forms an inferior quadrilateral surface and pyramid-shaped medial malleolus articulates with the talus and fibula laterally via the fibula notch, anterior-inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL), originates from anterolateral tubercle of tibia (Chaput), inserts on anterior tubercle of fibula (Wagstaffe), posterior-inferior tibiofibular ligament (PITFL), originates from posterior tubercle of tibia (Volkmann), inserts on posterior part of lateral malleolus, distal continuation of the interosseous membrane, Simple displacement with incongruous joint, ankle tenderness, swelling, abrasions, ecchymosis, fracture blisters, open wounds, and chronic skin/vascular changes, examine for associated musculoskeletal injuries, consider ABIs and CT angiography if clinically warranted, check for signs/symptoms of compartment syndrome, full-length tibia/fibula and foot x-rays performed for fracture extension, lumbar films if appropriate based on exam, important to obtain after spanning external fixation as ligamentotaxis allows for better surgical planning, stable fracture patterns without articular surface displacement, critically ill or non-ambulatory patients, significant risk of skin problems (diabetes, vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy), intra-articular fragments are unlikely to reduce with manipulation of displaced fractures, inability to monitor soft tissue injuries is a major disadvantage, acute management of most length unstable fractures, provides stabilization to allow for soft tissue healing and monitoring, capsuloligamentotaxis to indirectly reduce the fracture by tensioning the soft tissues about the ankle, fractures with significant joint depression or displacement, leave until swelling resolves (generally 10-14 days), not always warranted in length stable pilon fractures, placement of pins out of the zone of injury and planned surgical site is important to reduce infection risks, definitive fixation for a majority of pilon fractures, limited or definitive ORIF can be performed acutely with low complications in certain situations, high rates of wound complications and infections are associated with early open fixation through compromised soft tissue, brake travel time returns to normal 6 weeks after weight bearing, not a necessary step in the reconstruction of pilon fractures, may be helpful in specific cases to aid in tibial plafond reduction or augment external fixation, external fixation/circular frame fixation alone, select cases where bone or soft tissue injury precludes internal fixation, thin wire frames and hybrid fixators have high union rate, osteomyelitis and deep infection are rare, meta-analysis comparing this method with open reduction and internal fixation found no difference in infection or complication rates between the two groups, alternative to ORIF for fractures with simple intra-articular component, minimizes soft tissue stripping and useful in patients with soft tissue compromise, increased valgus malunion and recurvatum seen with IMN compared to plate osteosynthesis, severely comminuted, non-reconstructable plafond fractures, select elderly populations who cannot tolerate multiple surgeries or prolonged immobilization, theorized quicker recovery process and decreased long term pain, increases the risk of adjacent joint arthritis including the subtalar joint and midfoot, long leg cast for 6 weeks followed by fracture brace and ROM exercises, close follow-up and imaging needed to ensure articular congruity and axial alignment, fixator constructs vary with delta and A frames assemblies being most common, 2 tibial shaft half pins outside the zone of injury connected to a single transcalcaneal pin, consider trans-navicular pin if associated calcaneal fracture, consider connecting fixator to the forefoot 1, joint-spanning articulated vs. nonspanning hybrid ring, none have been shown to be superior with respect to ankle stiffness, can combine with limited percutaneous fixation using lag screws, anatomic articular reconstruction may not be possible, especially with central depression, tibial shaft is used as a fixation base to reduce the fracture, two half-pins in the AP plane with rings in an orthogonal position, used to support the distal fixation rings, determined by the configuration of the fracture and the soft-tissue injury, rings placed at the level of the plafond or calcaneus to distract and reduce the fracture, pins should be placed at least 1-2 cm from the joint line in order to avoid possible septic arthritis, safe zones for wire placement form a 60-degree arc in the medial-lateral plane, can include limited internal fixation if soft tissues permit, consider the need for soft tissue coverage with position of the fixator, provides better fixation and decreases frequency of loosening, once skin wrinkles present, blister epithelization, and ecchymosis resolution (10-14 days), single or multiple incisions based on fracture pattern and goals of fixation, keep full thickness skin bridge >7cm between incisions, positioning of patient dependent on approach(es) being utilized, useful with fractures impacted in valgus or with an intact fibula, goal is for anatomic reduction of articular surface, location of plates/screws are fracture and soft-tissue dependent, consider provisionally leaving the external fixator in place, can be with intramedullary screw/wire or plate/screw construct, ankle ROM exercises beginning 2 weeks post-op, non-weightbearing for ~6-12 weeks depending on radiographic evidence of fracture consolidation, debride fibrous tissue, fracture callous, and cartilage, small comminuted articular fragments are removed, pack metaphyseal defects and the tibiotalar joint with autologous or allograft bone graft, fixation with an anterior plate and screw construct, progress weight bearing between 8 and 12 weeks in removable boot, full weight bearing with ankle brace at 12 weeks post-op, CT at 3 months to assess for successful fusion, tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) fusion with retrograde intramedullary nail, accelerates transverse tarsal joint arthritis, wait for soft tissue edema to subside before ORIF (1-2 weeks), free flap for postoperative wound breakdown, significant soft tissue swelling at time of definitive surgery, irrigation and debridement, antibiotics, possible hardware removal, joint-preserving correction with secondary anatomic reconstruction, must rule out infected non-union (labs to obtain CRP, ESR, WBC), other non-union labs (PTH, calcium, total protein, serum albumin, vitamin D, TSH), chondrocyte cell death at fracture margins is a contributing factor, IL-6 is elevated in the synovial fluid following an intra-articular ankle fracture, most commonly begins 1-2 years postinjury, first line is conservative management (bracing, injections, NSAIDs, activity modification), Poor outcomes and lower return to work associated with, Outcomes correlate with severity of the fracture pattern and the quality of reduction, at 2 year follow-up, the majority of type C pilon fractures report lower SF-36 scores than patients with pelvic fractures, AIDS, or coronary artery disease, clinical improvement seen for up to 2 years after injury, 6 weeks after initiation of weight bearing, Adult Knee Trauma Radiographic Evaluation, Proximal Humerus Fracture Nonunion and Malunion, Distal Radial Ulnar Joint (DRUJ) Injuries. Which of the following is true regarding the center of rotation of angulation (CORA) as it refers to tibial diaphyseal angular deformity? What is the recommended initial treatment? What is the most appropriate management? (OBQ04.194) (OBQ12.244) Immediate open reduction and internal fixation, Irrigation and debridement and external fixation. What would be the most appropriate surgical fixation for this injury? A 57-year-old woman underwent open reduction internal fixation from a volar approach for a displaced distal radius fracture. (OBQ15.40) A 3-year-old patient fell out of a tree and sustained a closed right tibial shaft fracture. more common in diaphyseal tibial shaft fractures than proximal or distal tibia fractures 8.1% risk in diaphyseal fractures, compared to proximal (1.6%) and distal (1.4%) fractures can occur even in the setting of an open fracture A 35-year-old male suffers the injury seen in Figures A and B following a motor vehicle collision. Admit for acute carpal tunnel syndrome monitoring, Admit for acute open reduction/internal fixation, Place into removable soft splint and follow-up in clinic, Place into rigid splint and follow-up in clinic, Place into rigid splint and schedule for outpatient open reduction/internal fixation. Extensor carpi radialis longus transfer to extensor pollicus longus, Extensor pollicis brevis transfer to extensor pollicus longus, Extensor indicis proprius transfer to extensor pollicus longus, Primary repair of extensor pollicus longus. Inability to flex the thumb interphalangeal joint. The injury is closed and she is neurovascularly intact. What has been associated with the technique depicted in figures C and D? Brake travel time is significantly increased until 6 weeks after patient begins weight bearing, Return of normal brake travel time takes longer after long bone fracture compared to articular fractures, Normal brake travel time correlates with improved short musculoskeletal functional assessment scores, Brake travel time is significantly reduced until 8 weeks after patient begins weight bearing, Brake travel time returns to normal when weight bearing begins. The anteromedial approach is useful in many types of fractures involving the articular surface, especially if the medial malleolus is also involved. Copyright 2022 Lineage Medical, Inc. All rights reserved. Which of the following tibial injuries is most commonly treated with staged open reduction and internal fixation with free flap soft tissue reconstruction? (OBQ10.127) (OBQ11.212) Plain radiographs are negative. A tourniquet is used for the tibial nailing portion of the case, and the tibial isthmus is over reamed to accept a larger nail. A 17-year-old male falls from a retaining wall onto his left arm. Which of the following fracture patterns is classically associated with varus malunion if treated with closed reduction and casting? A 35-year-old male presents with the post-traumatic deformity shown in Figures A and B. (OBQ13.140) However, the choice of the surgical procedure if indicated, remains controversial, and many options of osteosynthesis are still considered. An ankle-brachial index is most commonly indicated after sustaining which of the following fracture patterns, seen in Figures A-E? The injury is closed, and soft tissues are intact upon arrival. (OBQ07.226) The proximal fibula is the insertion point for the biceps femoris posterolaterally, the soleus posteriorly, and the peroneus longus and extensor digitorum longus anteiorly. Inability to extend the index finger proximal interphalangeal joint. (OBQ12.38) Treatment may be nonoperative or operative depending on the fracture morphology, age of the patient, and associated injuries. A 34-year-old male sustains the closed injury seen in Figure A as a result of a high-speed motor vehicle collision. (OBQ12.199) Significant soft tissue injury (often evidenced by a segmental fracture or comminution), significant periosteal stripping, wound usually >5cm in length, no flap required. A large posteromedial tibial plateau fracture pattern, as seen with the bicondylar tibial plateau fracture shown in Figures A and B, is important to recognize because of which of the following factors? Technique guides are not considered high yield topics for orthopaedic standardized exams including ABOS, EBOT and RC. (OBQ09.86) Fractures of the Distal Tibial Metaphysis with Intra-articular ExtensionThe Distal Tibial Explosion Fracture Article Sep 1979 J TRAUMA James F Kellam J.P. Waddell View Show abstract. (OBQ07.60) A 27-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustains the injury shown in Figures A through E. The articular surface is depressed 2 mm while there is 3 mm of condylar widening. Commonly used techniques for immobilizing a joint. A 21-year-old male undergoes intramedullary nailing of the closed tibial shaft fracture shown in Figure A. Unacceptably high malunion/nonunion rates. Inability to extend the thumb interphalangeal joint. Following placement of this implant, what is the best technique to confirm it is not too proud proximally? In order to prevent a missed injury that should be addressed during the same surgery, you order the following test, Axial radiograph of the ipsilateral calcaneus. A 45-year-old construction worker sustains a fall and presents with an isolated injury to his upper extremity. The patient undergoes open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). The femoral and tibial plateau fractures are open with no gross contamination, and there is an ipsilateral Morel-Lavelle lesion of the left thigh. Patient should be scheduled for exchange nailing. (OBQ06.8) She undergoes immediate four compartment leg fasciotomy and placement of a spanning external fixator. After completing instrumentation, radiocarpal screw penetration is best assessed on which fluoroscopic view? (OBQ05.113) Early intravenous antibiotic administration, Irrigation and debridement of the open fracture with 9L of solution, Vacuum assisted dressings over skin deficit. Tibial Plafond Fracture External Fixation . A 45-year-old male injures his wrist during Live Action Role Play in Chicago two weeks ago. Additionally, lateral collateral ligament of the knee originates from the lateral epicondlye of the femur to insert on the superior portion of the fibular head and is the . He is cleared by the trauma team, and undergoes early total care with reamed femoral and tibial nailing. On examination, her wrist is mildly swollen and she is unable to actively oppose her thumb. A 27-year-old male presented to the trauma bay following a motor vehicle crash and was diagnosed with a comminuted open tibia fracture. A 32-year-old male sustains the closed injury shown in Figure A. Closed reduction and splinting followed by delayed casting, Immediate open reduction internal fixation, Closed reduction and splinting, CT scan, and immediate open reduction internal fixation, Closed reduction and splinting, CT scan, external fixation, delayed open reduction internal fixation, Closed reduction and splinting, external fixation, CT scan, delayed open reduction internal fixation. Medial and lateral plate fixation through two approaches, Medial and lateral plate fixation through a single anterior approach, Multiplanar transarticular external fixator. Diagnosis is typically made through clinical evaluation and confirmed with plain radiographs. A 68-year-old male falls onto his outstretched hand and suffers the injury shown in Figures A and B. Fibular fractures, particularly those involving the ankle and the shaft just proximal, are common. Occasionally, they involve the shaft of the fibula as well. A 30-year-old patient sustains a comminuted tibia fracture and is treated with minimally invasive plating, shown in Figure A. Diagnosis is made with plain radiographs of the humerus and elbow. Displacement greater than or equal to 3 mm can be treated with closed reduction followed by a cast; if closed reduction fails, open reduction is indicated. (SBQ12TR.30) (SBQ12TR.110) You are planning to treat the injury with elastic intramedullary nails. A 46-year-old woman sustains an extra-articular fracture of the distal radius and undergoes open reduction and internal fixation with a volar plate and screw construct. Immediate post-operative radiographs are seen in Figure A. Distal Humerus Fractures are traumatic injuries to the elbow that comprise of supracondylar fractures, single column fractures, column fractures or coronal shear fractures. Internally rotated 45 degree view of the knee. The patient has strong dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulses. A 70-year-old woman with known osteoporosis sustains a distal radius fracture of her dominant arm with some metaphyseal comminution. Which of the following is the most significant risk factor for lateral meniscal tears associated with lateral tibial plateau fractures? When discussing treatment options with a 35-year-old healthy male with an isolated, closed tibial shaft fracture, the surgeon should inform him that in comparison to closed treatment, the advantages of intramedullary nail fixation include all of the following EXCEPT? What percentage of patients will complain of knee pain at the time of union of a tibial shaft fracture treated with a reamed intramedullary nail? The treating surgeon, concerned that his hospital does not have a plastic surgeon available for soft-tissue coverage, arranges for transfer of the patient to a nearby level I trauma center for definitive care. The patient's BMI is 52 and he smokes 2 packs of cigarettes per day; a clinical photograph of the limb is shown in Figure B. Post-operatively she is given a prescription with the goal of mitigating a potential adverse outcome. Orthobullets Team Which of the following is true post-operatively regarding this patient's ulnar styloid fracture? 29m. Initial management is often provided by primary care and emergency clinicians, who must therefore be familiar with these injuries. open 1/3 tibial shaft fracture with placement of proximal 1/3 tibia and calcaneus/metatarsal pins to span fracture), construct stiffness increased with larger pin diameter, number of pins on each side of fracture, rods closer to bone, and a multiplanar construct, incision from inferior pole of patella to just above tibial tubercle, identify medial edge of patellar tendon, incise, insert guidewire as detailed below and ream, can lead to valgus malalignment in proximal 1/3 tibial fractures, helps maintain reduction when nailing proximal 1/3 fractures, can damage patellar tendon or lead to patella baja (minimal data to support this), semiextended medial or lateral parapatellar, used for proximal and distal tibial fractures, skin incision made along medial or lateral border of patella from superior pole of patella to upper 1/3 of patellar tendon, knee should be in 5-30 degrees of flexion, choice to go medial or lateral is based of mobility of patella in either direction, identify starting point and ream as detailed below, suprapatellar nailing (transquadriceps tendon), easier positioning if additional instrumentation needed, more advantageous for proximal or distal 1/3 tibia fractures, starting guidewire is placed in line with medial aspect of lateral tibial spine on AP radiograph, just below articular margin on lateral view, in proximal 1/3 tibia fractures starting point should cheat laterally to avoid classic valgus/procurvatum deformity, ensure guidewire is aligned with tibia in coronal and sagittal planes as you insert, opening reamer is placed over guidewire and ball-tipped guidewire can then be passed, spanning external fixation (ie. When placing an intramedullary nail for closed distal tibia shaft fractures, all of the following methods are described techniques to aid anatomic reduction EXCEPT: Percutaneous placement of reduction foreceps at the fracture site, Placing a small-fragment plate at the fracture site. Distal femoral nonunion with less than 10% bone loss, Mid-diaphyseal humeral nonunion with less than 10% bone width loss, Proximal humeral shaft nonunion with less than 10% bone width loss, Diaphyseal tibial shaft nonunion with less than 30% cortical width bone loss. He is also noted to have a grade 1 splenic laceration and lung contusion. Two weeks following external fixation, examination reveals intact sensation, palpable pulses and no soft tissue compromise. Schatzker type III tibial plateau fracture, Schatzker type IV tibial plateau fracture, Schatzker type VI tibial plateau fracture. Radiographs following cast placement are provided in Figures C and D. The decision is made to proceed with closed treatment instead of operative. Radial Head Fx - Replacement. What is the next appropriate step? if skin cannot be closed, vac-assisted closure should be considered in short-term. A 56-year-old woman sustains the closed injury depicted in Figures A-B. A 65-year-old female sustains a fall onto her outstretched right hand. Temporary external fixation then lateral percutaneous screws, Lateral nonlocking plate +/- bone graft substitutes, Medial and lateral locking plate +/- bone graft substitutes, Lateral percutaneous screws with assisted arthroscopy. A 28-year-old man is thrown from his motorcycle and sustains the closed injury seen in Figure A. Gustilo 3A with spanning external fixation and delayed definitive fixation with soft tissue coverage, Gustilo 3A with immediate medial and lateral plating followed by delayed soft tissue coverage, Gustilo 3B with spanning external fixation and delayed definitive fixation with soft tissue coverage, Gustilo 3B with immediate medial and lateral plating followed by delayed soft tissue coverage, Gustilo 3C with spanning external fixation and delayed definitive fixation with soft tissue coverage. She also complains of some paresthesias in her thumb and index finger. Two-point discrimination is now >10mm in these fingers. On physical exam she has no sensation of the volar thumb, index, and middle fingers. (SBQ04PE.60) He undergoes immediate tibial nailing with debridement and primary closure of his traumatic wound. Preoperatively, he reported some mild sensory disturbances in the volar thumb and index finger, but had 2-point discrimination of 6mm in each finger. Serum vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate levels. We help you diagnose your Distal tibia case and provide detailed descriptions of how to manage this and hundreds of other pathologies. Distal Femur Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets orthoBULLETS MBBULLETSStep 1For 1st and 2nd Year Med Students MBBULLETSStep 2 & 3For 3rd and 4th Year Med Students ORTHOBULLETSOrthopaedic Surgeons & Providers JOIN NOWLOGIN Home Topics Techniques Cards QBank Evidence Cases Videos Podcasts Groups Products Trauma Spine Shoulder & Elbow Knee & Sports From: Green's Skeletal Trauma in Children (Fifth Edition), 2015. relationship between the distal tibia and distal fibula, which is indicative ofsyndesmoticinjury.Thefollowing radiographic parameters have been proposed as indications of syndes-motic injury: increased tibiofibular clear space, decreased tibiofibular overlap, and increased medial clear space3-5 (Figure 3). Distal Humerus Fracture ORIF. Postoperatively, which of the following will have the most beneficial effect on the healing potential of the surviving chondrocytes within these reconstructed articular segments? Which of the following types of nonunions is most likely to achieve union following a reamed exchange intramedullary nailing only? After soft tissue swelling subsides, open reduction and internal fixation of the distal radius is performed. (OBQ12.139) (SBQ12TR.9) During operative fixation, free osteoarticular fragments are encountered and reconstruction of these pieces is attempted. Distal Femur Fracture ORIF with Single Lateral Plate . Physical examination after ORIF of the plateau fracture revealed a Grade 3 Lachman, varus laxity at both 0 and 30 degrees of knee flexion, and 15 degrees of external rotation asymmetry at 30 degrees of knee flexion. (OBQ11.103) Partial articular. After debridement and external fixation, he is taken to the operating room for definitive soft tissue flap coverage and intramedullary nailing. Distal Humerus Fractures are traumatic injuries to the elbow that comprise of supracondylar fractures, single column fractures, column fractures or coronal shear fractures. In an uninjured proximal tibia which statement best describes the shape and position of the medial tibial plateau relative to the lateral tibial plateau? He is a smoker, but is otherwise healthy. Which of the following injuries is the most likely cause of this finding? 1. Which of the following interventions has been shown in the literature to decrease the occurrence of infection at the fracture site? (OBQ04.88) Tibial Plateau Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets orthoBULLETS MBBULLETSStep 1For 1st and 2nd Year Med Students MBBULLETSStep 2 & 3For 3rd and 4th Year Med Students ORTHOBULLETSOrthopaedic Surgeons & Providers JOIN NOWLOGIN Home Topics Techniques Cards QBank Evidence Cases Videos Podcasts Groups Products Trauma Spine Shoulder & Elbow Knee & Sports In rare cases, external fixation or ORIF is more appropriate depending on the location and orientation of the fracture. Epiphyseal fractures of the distal ends of the tibia and fibula. Which of the regions on the patient's injury AP radiograph in Figure A, if not addressed properly during surgery, represents a risk for radiocarpal instability? Two years following surgery, which of the following parameters will most likely predict a poor clinical outcome and inability to return to work? Which of the following is the Gustilo-Anderson classification for his fracture? Unreamed tibias have the highest amount of mineral apposition rates, Unreamed tibias result in the highest amount of new bone formation, Unreamed nails result in the lowest porosity of bone, Reamed and unreamed tibias have similar mineral apposition rates, Tight nails results in higher cortical reperfusion than loose nails. Tibiofibular clear space is the dis- A 56-year-old carpenter sustains the closed injury seen in Figures A, B, and C. After temporary spanning external fixation is performed and soft tissue conditions improve, what strategy provides the optimal fixation for this fracture pattern? A 45-year-old male presents with the fracture seen in Figures A and B after a motor vehicle collision. OTA 2021 Annual Meeting Notable Paper P86 - Long-leg versus Short-leg Cast Immobilization for Displaced Distal Tibial Physeal Fractures: Join host Dr. Sonny Konda as he discusses the Notable Paper Comparing Long-Leg and Short-Leg Cast Immobilization with author Dr. Christopher Souder. What is the most likely diagnosis?l, Nondisplaced oblique or spiral fracture of the tibia with an intact fibula, 2023 Bobby Menges Memorial HSS Limb Reconstruction Course, Type in at least one full word to see suggestions list, PediatricsTibial Shaft Fractures - Pediatric, Open Tibial Shaft Fracture in an 11 Years Male, Pediatric Open Distal Tibial Shaft Fracture. Use of an un-reamed nail decreased this patient's risk of infection. After removing the external fixator and plating the fibula, what would be next step in the operative plan for reduction and fixation of this injury? (OBQ04.216) What is the appropriate surgical treatment at this time? (OBQ10.176) Elbow. make up about 17% of all lower extremity fractures, account for 4% of all fractures seen in the Medicare population, older patients - falls, lower energy mechanisms, proximal 1/3 tibia fractures account for 5-10% of tibial shaft fractures, low energy (fall from standing, twisting, etc), spiral fracture pattern with fibula fracture at a different level, high association of posterior malleolus fractures with spiral distal tibia fractures, more likely to be associated with a lower degree of soft tissue injury, high energy fx (MVA, fall from height, athletics, etc), leads to wedge or short oblique fracture that may have significant comminution with fibula fracture at same level, more likely to be associated with severe soft tissue injury, must rule out extension into tibial plateau on plain films or CT scan, high risk for valgus/procurvatum deformity, higher rates of ankle injury seen with distal 1/3 tibia fracture and spiral fracture pattern, posterior malleolus most common associated ankle injury which, in some cases, may affect syndesmotic stability, extension into or adjacent to tibial plafond may require separate/additional fixation and are managed differently than tibial shaft fractures, severity of muscle injury has highest impact on eventual need for amputation, more common in diaphyseal tibial shaft fractures than proximal or distal tibia fractures, 8.1% risk in diaphyseal fractures, compared to proximal (1.6%) and distal (1.4%) fractures, can occur even in the setting of an open fracture, all four compartments must be examined. (OBQ11.224) Technique guides are not considered high yield topics for orthopaedic standardized exams including ABOS, EBOT and RC. They often result from minor trauma. Evaluation of volar compartment pressures with a needle monitor, Icing and elevation of the arm with follow-up evaluation in 8 hours, Immediate EMG evaluation of the left upper extremity, Closed reduction, carpal tunnel release, and sugar tong splinting, Emergent open reduction internal fixation with carpal tunnel release. (SBQ17SE.75) Which of the following statements is true regarding brake travel time after surgical treatment of complex lower extremity trauma? (OBQ08.14) When considering the principles of deformtiy surgery, it should be noted that angular corrections performed as opening or closing wedges NOT at the level of the apex of the deformity will create which of the following secondary deformities? A 51-year-old female presents with an acute inability to extend her thumb, four months after she was treated with cast immobilization for a minimally-displaced distal radius fracture. bypass fracture, likely adjacent joint (i.e. Which of the following treatment regimens has been shown to decrease wound complications in the definitive management of these injuries? Buttress plating is most appropriate in which of the following clinical situations? He is now 3 weeks from injury and skin swelling has subsided significantly. (OBQ09.245) Use of anti-inflammatories post-operatively, Post-operative gapping at the fracture site, Presence of an associated fibular fracture. (OBQ07.8) Treatment is often surgical reduction and fixation in the acute setting versus delayed fixation after soft tissue swelling subsides. His temperature is 99.6F. What is the most appropriate definitive treatment? A 32-year-old ballet dancer sustains a distal radius fracture, and is subsequently closed reduced and casted. Compound or Open Fracture : A break where the bone has penetrated the skin to the exterior, or the wound that broke the bone has exposed the broken ends. Which of the following options is the most biomechanically stable and appropriate definitive surgical treatment? (OBQ04.200) (OBQ13.156) Includes anterolateral, medial, anterior, and posterior tibia plates; 2.7 mm straight plates; and two styles of posterolateral fibula plates Fracture of the lateral portion of the distal tibial epiphysis . Contralateral lower extremity open fracture(s). Radiopaedia.org, the wiki-based collaborative Radiology resource (OBQ09.118) He presents with the radiographs shown in Figures A and B. Fibula fracture (anywhere from head or as far down as 6cm above ankle joint). The plate may need to removed once the fracture is healed to reduce the chance of flexor pollicis longus injury, The plate may need to removed once the fracture is healed to reduce the chance of flexor carpi radialis injury, The plate may need to removed once the fracture is healed to reduce the chance of flexor digitorum superficialis index finger injury, The patient should undergo revision fixation as soon as possible, The plate is in appropriate position and will likely never need to be removed. What is the most appropriate next step in treatment? Anterior cruciate ligament midsubstance tear, Horizontal cleavage lateral meniscus tear, Lateral collateral ligament and popliteofibular ligament tear. (SBQ17SE.70) (OBQ08.163) The patient returns to the office 2 weeks after the surgery and reports persistent numbness over most of the dorsum of the foot, but motor exam is normal. Orthobullets Team Trauma - Tibial Plafond Fractures Technique Guide. 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