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Log Roll for Femoral Fracture

With the patient supine a femoral log roll, internally and externally rotating
Log Roll for Femoral ... Fracture With ... possible femur fractures ... #Femur #Fracture ... #orthopedics #Trauma
Heel Strike Test for Femoral Fracture

The heel strike, an axial force on the femur, can be
Fracture The ... possible femur fractures ... #Femur #Fracture ... #PhysicalExam # ... #orthopedics #Trauma
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Pelvis: • WELL LEG ... stabilisation of femoral ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Pain: • Fracture ... Slipped capital femoral ... Paralysis 4) Paresthesia ... lower #extremity #msk ... #physicalexam
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
- Ensure leg ... after long bone fractures ... fibula) and hip fractures ... stabilization of long bone fractures ... H/O antecedent trauma
Delayed Fracture Healing - Non-Union - Malunion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammation (Hours-Days) -> Soft Callus (Days-Weeks)
Delayed Fracture ... • Premature cast ... #Fracture #Healing ... NonUnion #Malunion #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes