Our class divided up into 10 groups of students where we each presented an Xray of our choice. The x-ray had to have some type of pathology/fracture where we could teach the class about its MOI (mechanism of injury), appearance on an X-ray, treatment, and possible surgical solutions. Even though we already had our test in FCM on orthopedics, this was a nice wrap up of everything we learned before. At first I didn't understand why the presentation was removed from the time frame of "orthopedics" in FCM; however, I am very happy it played out this way. First of all, it helped me solidify things that I studied from the test. Second, I was able to review for the final exam and remember some ideas and topics that I may have forgotten. Finally, this week only has one exam which makes it slightly less stressful compared to other weeks where we have two exams.
Our presentation was on the Galeazzi (gal-ee-et-see) fracture. This fracture typically occurs from a FOOSH (fall on outstretched hand) with or without rotation. Not only is the Galeazzi a fracture of the radius, but it also includes the dislocation of the ulnar head dorsally. After presenting what was informationally equivalent to SOAP note, I feel much more confident about how to treat a fracture like this.
Surprisingly, many people in our class presented on pedal injuries of some sort. Some of these x-rays were from people we knew or even family members. But the best part of all the presentations was the people who made it fun. There were a few groups that took their presentations above and beyond but one group acted out their injury. Since their whole group was made of girls, they even had one of their group members pretend to be a guy who was playing baseball while he broke his finger. Needless to say, this presentation day was very memorable.
Our presentation was on the Galeazzi (gal-ee-et-see) fracture. This fracture typically occurs from a FOOSH (fall on outstretched hand) with or without rotation. Not only is the Galeazzi a fracture of the radius, but it also includes the dislocation of the ulnar head dorsally. After presenting what was informationally equivalent to SOAP note, I feel much more confident about how to treat a fracture like this.
Surprisingly, many people in our class presented on pedal injuries of some sort. Some of these x-rays were from people we knew or even family members. But the best part of all the presentations was the people who made it fun. There were a few groups that took their presentations above and beyond but one group acted out their injury. Since their whole group was made of girls, they even had one of their group members pretend to be a guy who was playing baseball while he broke his finger. Needless to say, this presentation day was very memorable.