Trauma - Lower Limb | Medical Hub

26. What is the Schatzker classification for?

A) Tibial plateau fractures B) Tibial shaft fractures C) Ankle fractures D) Calcaneus fractures

27. What is the treatment for Schatzker I-III (split/depression) fractures without step-off?

A) Non-operative or percutaneous fixation B) ORIF C) External fixation D) Joint replacement

28. What is the most common associated injury with tibial plateau fracture?

A) Meniscal tear B) ACL tear C) PCL tear D) Collateral ligament tear

29. What is the most common cause of compartment syndrome in the lower leg?

A) Tibial shaft fracture B) Crush injury C) Fibula fracture D) Burns

30. What is the normal compartment pressure threshold for fasciotomy?

A) >30 mmHg diastolic or >20 mmHg difference from diastolic B) >20 mmHg C) >40 mmHg D) >50 mmHg