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Differences between phantom limb pain, sensation, and
telescoping phenomenon. - ANSWER -PHANTOM LIMB PAIN:
pain experienced by amputee in limb that has been amputated;
up to 3 months after surgery; selflimiting and can be helped
with medication, de-sensitization, electric stem, counseling,
hypnosis, acupuncture, nerve block, etc.
PHANTOM LIMB SENSATION: similar to PLP, but sensations
are not painful
(can be itching, tingling, temperature
changes)
TELESCOPING PHENOMENON: sensation of amputated limb
being slowly
retracted into stump; typically sensations of toes, thumbs, and
index finger are last to "disappear" into stump
Name and describe most common wrist fracture. - ANSWER -
Colles' fracture:
,break of distal
radius
- falling on outstretched hand, bracing against
something on impact
- can be seen with distal ulnar fracture,
scaphoid fracture
- can be angulated, displaced with multiple
bony fragments
- confirmed with X-ray but needs immobilization, w/wo closed
reduction (sugar
tong
splint)
- 1st 72 hours: ice, elevation, anti-
inflam meds
Tell pt to move shoulders and fingers. If swelling is down and
fracture is stable,
short-arm cast is applied for 4-
6 weeks.
Can cause carpal tunnel syndrome d/t proximity to median
nerve.
What is a scaphoid fracture? - ANSWER -Most commonly
broken carpal bone -
at base of thumb, typically injured by falling on
outstretched hand
- tenderness in anatomical
snuff box
,- needs to be immobilized with radial gutter splint or ventral
splint with thumb
extension
- After immobilized, consider short cast with
thumb spica
- Can potentially tx with open reduction and screw
placement
- Slow healing
fracture
High risk of nonunion and avascular
necrosis
Discuss 3 common amputation stump shrinkage methods and
their purpose. - ANSWER -Purpose of all is to reduce swelling
post-amputation and prepare limb for prosthetic fitting.
ACE BANDAGE:
- Disadvantage: not great for shaping limb, application
dependent on pt's ability and compliance
SHRINKER SOCKS:
- pre-made, easily removed, allow adequate pressure/shaping
- Disadvantage: moderate cost, size limitations, need for
frequent size changes and limb shrinks
RIGID DRESSING:
- cast placed on limb that can control edema, prosthetic
shaping, protection, allow for early weight bearing, has good
compliance
, Describe 3 common humerus fractures and their treatment. -
ANSWER DIAPHYSEAL/SHAFT FRACTURE: common near
middle of shaft, closed reduction common with cast or splint &
sling in minor cases; open reduction - plate and screws usually
placed
ANATOMIC NECK FRACTURE: break at metaphysis of
humerus; sling
application and rehab program is
treatment
SURGICAL NECK FRACTURE: below anatomical neck or
below metaphysis;
severe angulation usually seen; TX: closed reduction and
sling to maintain
alignment
What is the anatomical snuff box? - ANSWER -Indented
triangular compartment seen on dorsal lateral hand at base of
thumb - distal radius makes up the base of it
- significance: radial artery runs through here and a branch of
the radial nerve; Damage to radial nerve usually happens if
any part of this region is injured.
Fracture most likely to occur if someone punches a wall. -
ANSWER -BOXER'S
FRACTURE: fx of distal metacarpal head of 5th digit; can be
seen in 4th digit
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Differences between phantom limb pain, sensation, and
telescoping phenomenon. - ANSWER -PHANTOM LIMB PAIN:
pain experienced by amputee in limb that has been amputated;
up to 3 months after surgery; selflimiting and can be helped
with medication, de-sensitization, electric stem, counseling,
hypnosis, acupuncture, nerve block, etc.
PHANTOM LIMB SENSATION: similar to PLP, but sensations
are not painful
(can be itching, tingling, temperature
changes)
TELESCOPING PHENOMENON: sensation of amputated limb
being slowly
retracted into stump; typically sensations of toes, thumbs, and
index finger are last to "disappear" into stump
Name and describe most common wrist fracture. - ANSWER -
Colles' fracture:
,break of distal
radius
- falling on outstretched hand, bracing against
something on impact
- can be seen with distal ulnar fracture,
scaphoid fracture
- can be angulated, displaced with multiple
bony fragments
- confirmed with X-ray but needs immobilization, w/wo closed
reduction (sugar
tong
splint)
- 1st 72 hours: ice, elevation, anti-
inflam meds
Tell pt to move shoulders and fingers. If swelling is down and
fracture is stable,
short-arm cast is applied for 4-
6 weeks.
Can cause carpal tunnel syndrome d/t proximity to median
nerve.
What is a scaphoid fracture? - ANSWER -Most commonly
broken carpal bone -
at base of thumb, typically injured by falling on
outstretched hand
- tenderness in anatomical
snuff box
,- needs to be immobilized with radial gutter splint or ventral
splint with thumb
extension
- After immobilized, consider short cast with
thumb spica
- Can potentially tx with open reduction and screw
placement
- Slow healing
fracture
High risk of nonunion and avascular
necrosis
Discuss 3 common amputation stump shrinkage methods and
their purpose. - ANSWER -Purpose of all is to reduce swelling
post-amputation and prepare limb for prosthetic fitting.
ACE BANDAGE:
- Disadvantage: not great for shaping limb, application
dependent on pt's ability and compliance
SHRINKER SOCKS:
- pre-made, easily removed, allow adequate pressure/shaping
- Disadvantage: moderate cost, size limitations, need for
frequent size changes and limb shrinks
RIGID DRESSING:
- cast placed on limb that can control edema, prosthetic
shaping, protection, allow for early weight bearing, has good
compliance
, Describe 3 common humerus fractures and their treatment. -
ANSWER DIAPHYSEAL/SHAFT FRACTURE: common near
middle of shaft, closed reduction common with cast or splint &
sling in minor cases; open reduction - plate and screws usually
placed
ANATOMIC NECK FRACTURE: break at metaphysis of
humerus; sling
application and rehab program is
treatment
SURGICAL NECK FRACTURE: below anatomical neck or
below metaphysis;
severe angulation usually seen; TX: closed reduction and
sling to maintain
alignment
What is the anatomical snuff box? - ANSWER -Indented
triangular compartment seen on dorsal lateral hand at base of
thumb - distal radius makes up the base of it
- significance: radial artery runs through here and a branch of
the radial nerve; Damage to radial nerve usually happens if
any part of this region is injured.
Fracture most likely to occur if someone punches a wall. -
ANSWER -BOXER'S
FRACTURE: fx of distal metacarpal head of 5th digit; can be
seen in 4th digit
