Traumatology

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I won’t have time to do the A topics. I’ve used Michelle’s notes a lot when writing these and they’re good. Thanks Michelle!

Topics very similar to topic A2 and A15 are covered in surgery topics (A4 and A17).

• B1. Pelvic and acetabular fractures. Traumatic hip dislocations.
• B2. Femoral neck fractures and their complications. Femoral head fractures
• B3. Trochanteric, diaphyseal and distal fractures of the femur
• B4. Proximal and middle shaft lower leg fractures
• B5. Ligament and meniscal injuries of the knee. Patellar fractures.
• B6. Pilon fracture. Fractures and ligament injuries of the ankle
• B7. Foot fractures and dislocations. Achilles-tendon injuries
• B8. Scapula and clavicle fractures. Dislocation of the AC, SC and shoulder joints.
• B9. Proximal and middle shaft humeral fractures.
• B10. Elbow fractures and dislocations
• B11. Forearm fractures. Distal radius fractures.
• B12. Carpal and metacarpal injuries. Basic principles of immobilization of the hand.
• B13. Nerve injuries of the hand. Immediate and delayed nerve repair.
• B14. Tendon injuries of the hand.
• B15. Treatment of the septic hand.