Orthopedic Pearls Cards
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, Which type of bone cancer is usually seen in patients Chondrosarcoma
over 50 years of age?
Name 3 types of Bone cancer. Osteosarcoma - Chondrosarcoma - Ewings sarcoma
What pathogen can cause septic arthritis in healthy Neisseria gonorrhoeae
sexually active young adults?
Treatment for osteomyelitis? Debridement - Blood and wound cultures - Antibiotics based on culture for 6 +
weeks - Remove hardware if present
What type of fracture places patient at risk for fat Long bone fracture
embolism?
What exam finding is pathognomonic for fat embolism? Petechial rash after long bone fracture
Treatment for compartment syndrome with high Fasciotomy
compartment pressure of 35-40 mmHg?
5 Ps to look for if compartment syndrome is suspected? Pain - Pallor - Pulselessness - Paresthesias - Paralysis
What is the name for a 5th metatarsal diaphysis fracture? Jones Fracture
Treatment for Achilles tendon rupture? Surgical repair
What is the Dx? + Thompson test of the ankle patient can't Achilles tendon rupture
stand on toes.
Most common type of ankle sprain? Lateral sprain from inversion of the foot (Anterior talofibular ligament)
(205) 2026 | Questions,
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Study Guide
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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, Which type of bone cancer is usually seen in patients Chondrosarcoma
over 50 years of age?
Name 3 types of Bone cancer. Osteosarcoma - Chondrosarcoma - Ewings sarcoma
What pathogen can cause septic arthritis in healthy Neisseria gonorrhoeae
sexually active young adults?
Treatment for osteomyelitis? Debridement - Blood and wound cultures - Antibiotics based on culture for 6 +
weeks - Remove hardware if present
What type of fracture places patient at risk for fat Long bone fracture
embolism?
What exam finding is pathognomonic for fat embolism? Petechial rash after long bone fracture
Treatment for compartment syndrome with high Fasciotomy
compartment pressure of 35-40 mmHg?
5 Ps to look for if compartment syndrome is suspected? Pain - Pallor - Pulselessness - Paresthesias - Paralysis
What is the name for a 5th metatarsal diaphysis fracture? Jones Fracture
Treatment for Achilles tendon rupture? Surgical repair
What is the Dx? + Thompson test of the ankle patient can't Achilles tendon rupture
stand on toes.
Most common type of ankle sprain? Lateral sprain from inversion of the foot (Anterior talofibular ligament)
