Scenario
A 65 year old woman has been brought to your emergency department after being struck by a car at a pedestrian crossing. She has a painful right leg. Her AP and Lateral X-rays are shown
Question
a. Describe and interpret her X-rays (50%) b. Outline potential complications (50%)
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Answer
FACEM VAQ Exam 2011.1 – Question 2
- The overall pass rate for this question was 65/82 (79.3%)
- Pass Criteria
- Tib/Fib fracture
- 2 out of 4 other findings
- Interpretation regarding mechanism
- Common peroneal nerve injury
- Popliteal artery-injury
- at least 3 other complications
- Features of unsuccessful answers
- Incorrect xray reading no interpretation
- Missing important complications particularly neuro/vascular
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