second lecture skeletal trauma (axial and peripheral (upper and lower extremities)
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Second Lecture
Skeletal trauma (Axial
and peripheral (Upper and Lower
extremities)
Definitons
1. Fracture: complete disruption in the continuity of bone2. Dislocation: complete disruption of a joint, articular surfaces
are no longer in contact3. Subluxation: minor disruption of a joint where some articular
content remainsDescription of fractures1. Bone involved2. Size and extent3. Type4. Direction of fracture line5. Alignment of fragments6. Any impression, depression or compression
General principles of trauma evaluation by plain x-rays
• Principle of “twos”( 2 views, 2 joints
2 times )
Anteroposterior view and lateral view
• Principle of “twos”• Each view including 2
adjacent joints
Description of fractures•Bone(s) involved•Size and extent
Description of fractures
• Type of fracturecomplete / incomplete
• Complete1. simple2. comminuted
Description of fractures
incomplete1. bowing 2. torus 3. greenstick
Description of fractures
• AlignmentDisplacement Medial
lateral
Description of fractures
• AlignmentAngulations
Medial lateral
Description of fractures
• AlignmentRotation
• internal rotation • external rotation
Description of fractures
• Alignment
• shortening• lengthening
-shortening lengthening
Description of fracturesDirection of fracture line
obliquetransverse
Description of fracturesDirection cont’d
spiral
longitudinal
Fracture:A Fracture is a structural break in the normal
continuity of bone.1-Fracture types:A - Simple and Compound fractures:1} Simple Fracture: The Skin remains intact2) Compound Fracture:Fracture is communicating with the exterior
through a laceration in the skin or mucous membrane
.Laceration may be caused by fracture fragments or by the object causing the fracture.
2- Fracture lines1) Green stick: Incomplete fracture which occurs in
children. It is the simplest type of fractures which heals rapidly with potentially complete reconstruction of the preexisting architecture“
2) 2) Transverse or linear fracture * Complete fracture of the bone• Heals with adequate fixation of the bone3) Spiral fractureA more severe type of fractures may need internal
fixation4) Comminuted fracture: Multiple bone fragments are present at the fracture
site
Complications of fractures
І- Union problemsA - Mal-union and cross union
B -Delayed unionC- Non union
ІІ - Sudeck's atrophy
ІІІ - subperiosteal hematomas
І V- A vascular necrosis
І- Union problems
Improper union, the description of the fracture refers to the position of the distal fragment relevant to the proximal fragment,
Possible types includes; 1-Angulation(anterior, posterior, medial and lateral)2- Shortening(over lap .overriding)
A-Mal union
3-Cross-unionIt occurs when 2 adjacent bones are fractured e.g.
tibia, fibula or ulna and radius when healing occurs, the proximal end of one bone heals with distal end of the other bone
This may cause severe problems interfering with the function e.g. when cross union occurs between the tibia and fibula (fibula is a weak bone that can't maintain the body weight)
Investigations X.ray should be performed in 2 views, antroposterior and lateral
Management (ttt) In case of mal-union-the bone may need to be
re-fractured then accurate reduction is applied to restore the normal anatomy to be followed by stabilization and immobilization.
Causes of union problems
1-lnadequate fixation e-g cast was not tight enough2- Interposition of soft tissueA muscular tendon is interposed between the fracture edges
preventing healing3- Infection*The liability for infection increases In compound fractures
more than in simple fractures* The presence of bacteria and pus delay the union process* In compound fractures, Tetanus toxoid and broad spectrum
antibiotics should be given4- Bad general condition of the patientOld patients or patients with systemic diseases e.g diabetes
usually show delayed union or even non union
B - Delayed union
Normally healing occur within 6-8 weeks in adults. Visualization of fracture line in the follow up x rays long time after the expected lime of healing with poor callus formation=delayed union
TreatmentThe Cause of delayed union is treated if possible
(nutrition, antibiotics and re fixation if needed)
C) Non-union
The reaction of healing comes to an end without union of the fracture
The fracture lines are seen with poor callus formation and sclerosis of the fracture edges
TreatmentExposure and excision of sclerosed edges &
coaptation of the raw edges by Internal fixation e.g. intramedulllary nail and Bone grafting if needed
ІІ- Sudeck's Atrophy:
Etiology: Bone dystrophy due to unknown cause but thought to be due to
1-Reflex vascular stenosis2-Disuse atrophy after removal of splints
Pathology: Marked osteoporosis distal to the fracture site, most commonly in the hand following fracture of radius
Radiological diagnosis of spine fracture
l-Plain X ray
Antero posterior, lateral views (most important). 1) Vertebral fracture
a) Burst/comminuted: The vertebra shows decrease height and fragmented body
b) ANTERIOR wedging: Anterior aspect of vertebral body is shorter than posterior border
C) Tear drop: common in cervical region
2- Ligamentous iniury leads to Subluxation and
Dislocation
movement of vertebral body at the fracture
level usually indicate ligamentous injury. the
lower vertebra moves either posteriorly
(posterior subluxation) or anteriorly(anterior
subluxation)
•
N.B Fractures Of Neural Elements:
This may occur with fracture of vertebral body at the level of injury or above as well as below the level
Ligaments:Ligamentous injury usually leads to
Unstable fracture which leads to Subluxation or dislocations of vertebral body
Complications of spinal trauma:
Spinal cord lesions (edema , contusion , hemorrhage , laceration and transaction). Cord atrophy & syrinx later on.
Intraspinal and paravertebral hematomas
Disc bulge and herniation.
Skeletal TraumaSpinal Trauma
Trauma of the spine affects one or more of the following:
{1} Bones (vertebrae-neural elements.)
{2} Spinal cord{3} Ligament{4} paravertebral soft tissue (muscles)
Bones:Fracture of vertebral body or neural elements
(laminae, pedicles, spinous process) Fractures of vertebral bodies
A) Burst Fracture It occurs with axial trauma e.g. falling from a height.
The most common level is D12-L1 vertebraeB ) Anterior Wedging:it is the most common type spinal fractures, very
common in lumbar vertebrae.The vertebra collapse anteriorly and is usually
subluxated posteriorlyC) Tear-drop fracture:Common in cervical region
3)subperiosteal hematomaCollection of blood under the periostium is normally,
small hematoma is formed in the soft tissues around the fracture site. Then invaded by granulation tissue. This process stimulates healing of the fracture.
If the nutrient artery of the bone becomes injured due to fracture, large hematoma may be formed
This large hematomas heal by calcification, a condition which causes disfigurement especially in apparent areas e.g. clavicle or hand
Treatment Surgical excision of the calcified hematoma
4- Avascular necrosis It occurs when the nutrient arteries of the bone
become injured, so that, the part of the bone which is supplied by the artery becomes deprived from its blood supply leading to its death
Example:The most common example is avascular necrosis of
the head of femur following fracture of the neck of femur
•It occurs in about 15-35% of cases• It appears in X ray as increase in bone density of
the femoral head with loss of volume and irregular contour
• Some other local complication of fracture: Skin injury, necrosis & gangrene Vascular injury (arteries or veins) Neurological injuries (peripheral nerves) Muscular and tendon injury Joint complications: Stiffness, Secondary osteo-
arthritis, infectionGeneral complication of fractures:1- hemorrhage and stroke2- Crush syndrome3- Pulmonary embolism4- fat embolism5- Tetanus6- Complications of prolonged recumbancy e.g. bed
soars...
Imaging Technology
1. X-RAYS: These show (1) disc narrowing, (2) bone spurs (osteophytes), and (3) vertebrae slipping off another (spondylo-listhesis)
2. CAT SCAN: This is a computerized X ray that shows how much the diameter of the canal is reduced and how far out the discs are.
3. M.R.I. (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): It produces picture like the CAT scan but they are generated using a magnetic field (instead of radiation) – not needed if the CAT scan shows the problems. 34
Fracture lateral malleolus
Oblique fracture
Burst # of C7
C2
C7
Burst # of the spine
Burst # of the spine
MRI
Burst # of the spine CT & Plain
Burst # of the spine
Burst # of the spine CT
CT & Plain x ray of burst fx
A vascular necrosis
A vascular necrosis
A vascular necrosis
DDX for both hips
A vascular necrosis Head of the femur
Comminuted Fractures
Fracture lower end of humerus plain X-Ray lateral view
Comminuted Fractures
Comminuted Fractures
Comminuted Fractures
Comminuted Fractures
Comminuted Fractures
Comminuted Fractures
Tear drop # of the spine
Dislocation
C2-C3 Fracture/Dislocation
C6-C7 Vertebral Dislocation
Dislocation
Dislocation & fx Dislocation
Elbow dislocation
Subluxation
Atlanto axial subluxation
Internal fixation of upper tibia
Simple #
Comminuted fx
Simple fx
Simple fx
Transverse #
Transverse #
Wedge fractures
Wedge fractures
Wedge fractures
Anterior wedge fracture
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