So this is my orthopaedics logbook, where i need to write 3 cases, so i will be uploading 3 different clerking sheet for you to fill in the needed points for every section in this logbook
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I've fully read the logbook. I can see it has 3 case templates (Case 1, 2, and 3), each with the exact same sections:
- a. Chief complaints
- b. History of presenting illness
- c. Past history
- d. Previous treatment / Drug intake / Drug abuse / Drug allergy
- e. Family history
- f. Occupational history
- g. Menstrual history
- h. Personal and social history
- i. Systemic enquiry
- j. Summary of history
- k. Provisional Diagnosis + Differential Diagnosis
- l. Physical examination (General + Local: Inspection, Palpation, Range of movements, Measurements, Specific tests)
- m. Systemic examination
- n. Summary
- o. Provisional diagnosis (post-examination)
- p. Investigations with results
- Radiology
- q. Final Diagnosis
- r. Treatment
- s. Follow up
- Discussion
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CASE 1 — ORTHOPAEDICS LOGBOOK
Patient Demographics
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of patient | Muhammad Danial Ikhwan bin Izham |
| Age | 21 years old |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Admission | 28/04/2026 |
| Date of Clerking | 28/04/2026 |
| Occupation | Assembler (Factory worker) |
| Race | Malay |
| Religion | Islam |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Place | Hospital Kulim, Kedah |
a. Chief Complaints (Chronological Order)
- Pain over the right thigh — following MVA today (28/04/2026)
- Swelling over right thigh — following MVA today (28/04/2026)
- Limited range of movement of right lower limb — following MVA today (28/04/2026)
b. History of Presenting Illness
Patient is a 21-year-old Malay male, assembler by occupation, who presented on 28/04/2026 following an alleged motor vehicle accident (MVA) on the same day. He was a motorcyclist and was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. The mode of impact (MOI) is unsure/unclear.
Following the accident, the patient sustained post-trauma injuries including loss of consciousness (LOC) and road abrasion (RA). He complained of pain over the right thigh, which prompted orthopaedic review. There was no chest pain, no abdominal pain, no nausea or vomiting, and no ENT bleeding reported.
On orthopaedic review, the patient was alert. Vital signs on review: BP 116/89 mmHg, PR 84 bpm, SpO₂ 98%.
Local examination of the right lower limb revealed:
- Mild swelling over the mid-thigh
- Abrasion wound over the distal thigh; no open wound
- No deformity seen
- ROM of hip and knee limited due to pain; ROM of ankle and toes full
- Dorsalis pedis (DP) and posterior tibial artery (PTA) palpable bilaterally
- CRT < 2 seconds
- Sensation intact
X-ray of the right femur revealed a comminuted fracture of the right midshaft femur.
c. Past History
(Not documented in the clerking sheet — to be obtained from patient/notes)
No known previous orthopaedic injuries documented. (Clarification needed — see "Missing Data" section below)
d. Previous Treatment / Drug Intake / Drug Abuse / Drug Allergy
- NKDA (No Known Drug Allergy) — documented on clerking sheet
- No previous treatment documented
- Drug abuse: Not documented (to be confirmed)
- Drug intake: Not documented (to be confirmed)
e. Family History
(Not documented in the clerking sheet — to be confirmed with patient)
Not documented. No family history of bone diseases, bleeding disorders, or metabolic conditions noted.
f. Occupational History
Patient works as an assembler (factory worker). SOCSO (Social Security Organisation) status is available. The occupation involves manual work, prolonged standing, and use of machinery. No known occupational hazard directly contributing to the current presentation.
g. Menstrual History
Not applicable — patient is male.
h. Personal and Social History
- Active smoker (documented)
- SOCSO available — suggestive of formal employment status
- Motorcyclist (mode of transport)
- Social support system available (details not documented)
i. Systemic Enquiry
| System | Findings |
|---|---|
| CNS | Loss of consciousness post-trauma (resolved); alert on review |
| Cardiovascular | No chest pain; BP 116/89 mmHg, PR 84 bpm, CRT < 2s, DP/PTA palpable |
| Respiratory | No SOB, SpO₂ 98%; no chest pain |
| GIT | No abdominal pain; no nausea/vomiting |
| MSK | Right thigh pain, swelling, limited ROM |
| ENT | No ENT bleed |
| Genitourinary | Not documented |
| Dermatological | Abrasion wound over right distal thigh |
j. Summary of History
A 21-year-old Malay male assembler, active smoker with SOCSO coverage, presented on 28/04/2026 following an MVA as a helmeted motorcyclist with unknown MOI. He sustained post-trauma injury with transient LOC and road abrasion. His primary complaint was right thigh pain with swelling. There was no SOB, no chest pain, no abdominal pain, no nausea/vomiting, and no ENT bleeding. He has no known drug allergies. On orthopaedic review he was alert with stable vitals. Local examination showed mild swelling and abrasion over the right thigh, intact distal neurovascular status, and pain-limited ROM of hip and knee. Plain radiograph confirmed a comminuted fracture of the right midshaft femur.
k. Provisional Diagnosis (Based on History)
Provisional Diagnosis: Closed Comminuted Fracture of the Right Midshaft Femur
Justification:
- High-energy MVA mechanism — consistent with diaphyseal femur fracture
- Right thigh pain and swelling post-trauma
- Restricted ROM of right hip and knee
- Imaging (X-ray): comminuted fracture pattern at the midshaft of right femur
Differential Diagnosis
| Differential Diagnosis | Points In Favour | Points Against |
|---|---|---|
| Closed comminuted midshaft femur fracture | High-energy MVA, right thigh pain, swelling, restricted ROM, X-ray confirmed | — |
| Femoral neck fracture | High-energy trauma, hip pain | X-ray shows midshaft, no external rotation deformity, no shortening described |
| Soft tissue injury / thigh contusion | MVA, right thigh pain, swelling, abrasion | X-ray confirms bony fracture |
| Pathological fracture | Fracture after trauma | Young patient, no known malignancy, high-energy mechanism |
| Subtrochanteric fracture | High-energy trauma | X-ray localises fracture to midshaft, not subtrochanteric region |
l. Physical Examination
General Examination
Objectives:
- Assess level of consciousness and GCS
- Assess vital signs (BP, PR, RR, SpO₂, Temperature)
- Assess hydration, pallor, jaundice, cyanosis, clubbing, lymphadenopathy
- Assess for signs of systemic injury (head, chest, abdomen)
- Assess posture, gait (if ambulatory), and body habitus
Findings:
- Patient alert, conscious, and oriented (GCS 15/15 on review)
- BP: 116/89 mmHg | PR: 84 bpm | SpO₂: 98%
- Active smoker; no jaundice, cyanosis, or clubbing noted
- Road abrasion present over right distal thigh
- No active ENT bleeding
- Patient in mild distress due to right thigh pain
Local Examination
1. Inspection
| Feature | Findings |
|---|---|
| Swelling | Mild swelling over right mid-thigh |
| Wound | Abrasion wound over right distal thigh; no open wound/fracture |
| Deformity | No gross deformity seen |
| Skin changes | Abrasion; no bruising documented |
| Shortening | Not documented (apparent/true length to be measured) |
| Position of limb | Not documented |
2. Palpation
| Feature | Findings |
|---|---|
| Tenderness | Right thigh tender (mid-shaft region); point tenderness expected over fracture site |
| Swelling/fluctuation | Mild swelling mid-thigh |
| Temperature | Not documented |
| Crepitus | Likely present over fracture site (examination finding to confirm) |
| Distal pulses | DP and PTA palpable bilaterally |
| Capillary refill time | < 2 seconds bilaterally |
| Sensation | Intact |
3. Range of Movements
| Joint | RIGHT Active | RIGHT Passive | LEFT Active | LEFT Passive | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip: Flexion | Limited (pain) | Limited (pain) | Normal (0–120°) | Normal (0–120°) | Right restricted due to pain |
| Hip: Extension | Limited | Limited | Normal | Normal | |
| Hip: Abduction | Limited | Limited | Normal | Normal | |
| Knee: Flexion | Limited (pain) | Limited (pain) | Normal (0–135°) | Normal (0–135°) | Right restricted due to pain |
| Knee: Extension | Limited | Limited | Normal | Normal | |
| Ankle: DF/PF | Full | Full | Full | Full | |
| Toes | Full | Full | Full | Full |
4. Measurements
| Measurement | Right | Left | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apparent limb length (xiphisternum → medial malleolus) | (to measure) | (to measure) | (may show shortening on right) |
| True limb length (ASIS → medial malleolus) | (to measure) | (to measure) | *(shortening possible due to fracture) |
| Femur (ASIS → medial knee joint line) | (to measure) | (to measure) | (expected shortening on right) |
| Tibia (medial joint line → medial malleolus) | (to measure) | (to measure) | Equal |
Interpretation: Shortening of the right lower limb, particularly the femoral segment, is expected in a comminuted midshaft femur fracture due to overriding of fracture fragments from muscle pull (quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors).
5. Specific Tests
| Test | Purpose | Expected Finding |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas test | Detect fixed flexion deformity of hip | Negative (no deformity) |
| Trendelenburg test | Assess hip abductor power | Not applicable acutely |
| Neurovascular check | Sciatic nerve, femoral nerve, distal pulses | Sensation intact; DP/PTA palpable; no foot drop |
| Compartment syndrome signs | 5 P's: Pain (out of proportion), Paresthesia, Paralysis, Pallor, Pulselessness | Monitoring ongoing (plan to W/O FES and compartment syndrome) |
m. Systemic Examination
Cardiovascular System
- BP 116/89 mmHg, PR 84 bpm — haemodynamically stable
- CRT < 2s, DP and PTA palpable — no signs of acute vascular compromise
- Concern: Blood loss from comminuted femur fracture can reach up to 1200 mL; threshold to transfuse should be low
Respiratory System
- No SOB, SpO₂ 98% on room air
- Monitor for fat embolism syndrome (FES) — complication of long bone fractures; presents with hypoxia, petechiae, confusion
- No active respiratory complaints
CNS/Neurological
- Alert on review; transient LOC post-MVA — CT brain ordered to rule out intracranial pathology
- Sensation over right lower limb: intact
- No foot drop
Abdomen
- No abdominal pain; no signs of intra-abdominal injury
Musculoskeletal
- Right lower limb: as per local examination above
- Skin traction applied for right femur (as per management plan)
n. Summary
A 21-year-old Malay male assembler and active smoker presented on 28/04/2026 following an MVA as a helmeted motorcyclist. He sustained right thigh pain, swelling, and transient LOC. On orthopaedic review he was alert, haemodynamically stable, with intact distal neurovascular status of the right lower limb. Local examination confirmed mild right mid-thigh swelling, abrasion wound without open fracture, and pain-limited ROM at the right hip and knee. X-ray confirmed a closed comminuted fracture of the right midshaft femur. Blood investigations showed mild anaemia (Hb 14.3, subsequently reduced). CT brain ordered to rule out intracranial injury given the LOC history. Skin traction was initiated, and the patient was planned for intramedullary locking nail (IMLN) of the right femur after specialist review.
o. Provisional Diagnosis (Post-Examination)
Closed Comminuted Fracture of the Right Midshaft Femur
Points in Favour:
- High-energy MVA mechanism (motorcyclist)
- Right thigh pain and swelling localised to mid-thigh
- ROM of right hip and knee restricted due to pain
- Intact distal neurovascular status (no vascular injury)
- No open wound (closed fracture)
- X-ray: comminuted fracture pattern at midshaft of right femur
- Age and mechanism consistent with diaphyseal femur fracture in young adults
p. Investigations with Results
Blood Investigations
| Investigation | Patient's Value | Normal Range | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haemoglobin (Hb) | 14.3 g/dL | 13.5–17.5 g/dL (male) | Low-normal; monitor for ongoing blood loss (femur fracture can cause up to 1200 mL blood loss) |
| Total White Cell Count (TWC) | 24.2 × 10⁹/L | 4.0–11.0 × 10⁹/L | Elevated — reactive leucocytosis secondary to trauma/stress |
| Platelet (PLT) | 331 × 10⁹/L | 150–400 × 10⁹/L | Normal |
| Urea | 5.3 mmol/L | 2.5–6.7 mmol/L | Normal |
| Creatinine (CREAT) | 94 µmol/L | 62–115 µmol/L | Normal |
| Sodium (Na) | 136 mmol/L | 135–145 mmol/L | Normal |
| Potassium (K) | 4.0 mmol/L | 3.5–5.0 mmol/L | Normal |
| PT | 14.2 seconds | 11–13.5 seconds | Slightly prolonged — monitor for coagulopathy |
| APTT | 30.4 seconds | 25–35 seconds | Normal |
| INR | 1.08 | 0.8–1.2 | Normal |
Interpretation: Elevated TWC consistent with post-traumatic stress response. Hb at lower end of normal — given the potential blood loss from comminuted femur fracture, close monitoring and low threshold for transfusion. Coagulation profile near normal, INR acceptable pre-operatively.
Radiology
| Type | Region | Date | Findings |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray — AP view | Right femur | 28/04/2026 | Comminuted fracture at the midshaft of the right femur with multiple fracture fragments |
| X-ray — Lateral view | Right femur | 28/04/2026 | Comminuted midshaft fracture confirmed |
| CT Brain | Brain | 28/04/2026 | Pending (ordered to rule out intracranial injury) |
Radiological Conclusion: Closed comminuted fracture of the right midshaft femur. Fracture pattern consistent with high-energy mechanism. (Detailed AO/OTA classification to be determined on specialist review.)
q. Final Diagnosis
Closed Comminuted Fracture of the Right Midshaft Femur (AO/OTA Type 32-C)
Secondary: Post-traumatic transient loss of consciousness — CT brain pending
r. Treatment
Immediate / Emergency Management
- IV access — IV drip 8 pints NS/24 hours (as per plan)
- Analgesia: IV Tramadol 50 mg TDS, PCM 1g TDS
- Skin traction — right femur (applied for fracture alignment, pain relief, and to reduce blood loss)
- Watch out (W/O) for fat embolism syndrome (FES) and compartment syndrome
- SC Heparin — after CT brain review (DVT prophylaxis)
- Check SOCSO status
Definitive Management (Operative)
- Intramedullary Locking Nail (IMLN) of the right femur — referred to and planned after discussion with specialist (Mr. Salman)
- Intramedullary nailing is the gold standard treatment for most femoral shaft fractures, including comminuted patterns
- Pre-op: ensure Hb stable, coagulation acceptable, CT brain reviewed, consent obtained
Post-operative Management
- Non-weight bearing / partial weight bearing as tolerated post-nailing
- Physiotherapy: early ROM exercises, quadriceps strengthening
- Continue DVT prophylaxis
- Monitor for complications: infection, malunion, non-union, hardware failure, FES
s. Follow-Up
- Post-operative review in orthopaedic clinic at 2 weeks (wound review, suture removal)
- X-ray at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months to monitor fracture healing and nail position
- Physiotherapy review for rehabilitation and progressive weight-bearing
- SOCSO documentation for work-related injury compensation
- Smoking cessation counselling (smoking impairs fracture healing)
- Monitor for late complications: malunion, delayed union, non-union, AVN (rare in midshaft), implant failure
Discussion
Femoral Shaft Fractures (Diaphyseal Femur Fractures)
Fractures of the femoral diaphysis most often occur in young patients following high-energy trauma such as motor vehicle accidents. The femoral shaft, being the strongest bone in the body, requires considerable force to fracture; a comminuted pattern specifically implies multiple fragments produced by a high-energy, complex loading mechanism.
Classification (AO/OTA):
- Type A: Simple (transverse, oblique, spiral)
- Type B: Wedge fracture (with butterfly fragment)
- Type C: Comminuted — as seen in this patient (Type 32-C)
Blood Loss: Femur fractures are associated with an average blood loss of up to 1200 mL. The low threshold for transfusion is critical. This patient's Hb (14.3) and haemodynamic stability were reassuring, but ongoing monitoring is warranted.
Complications to monitor:
- Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES) — risk highest within 24–72 hours; early IMLN reduces FES risk
- Compartment Syndrome — 5 P's; requires urgent fasciotomy if confirmed
- Vascular Injury — distal pulses and CRT must be monitored
- Nerve Injury — sciatic nerve at risk; neurovascular examination should be serial
Definitive Treatment: Intramedullary nailing is the preferred treatment for most femoral shaft fractures. It allows early mobilisation, reduces blood loss, and has low rates of malunion and non-union. Highly comminuted fractures may require locked nailing techniques to maintain length and rotation.
Prognosis: In a young, otherwise healthy patient, with timely operative fixation, prognosis for union is good, though rehabilitation may take 3–6 months.
(Signature of Faculty and Date: ________________________)
⚠️ Missing Data — What I Need From You
The following sections could not be completed from the clerking sheet alone. Please provide or confirm:
| # | Section | What's Missing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | c. Past History | Any previous fractures, surgeries, hospitalizations, or medical conditions? |
| 2 | d. Drug history | Any regular medications or history of drug/substance abuse? |
| 3 | e. Family history | Any family history of bone disease, cancer, DM, HTN, or bleeding disorders? |
| 4 | h. Social history | Alcohol use? Living situation? Marital status? |
| 5 | l. Measurements | Actual limb length measurements (true and apparent) taken during examination |
| 6 | l. ROM values | Exact degrees of restricted ROM at hip and knee (right side) |
| 7 | Radiology | Can you provide the X-ray image or copy? Also: CT brain result when available |
| 8 | m. Systemic exam | Full respiratory and abdominal examination findings |
| 9 | Date of Admission vs Clerking | Is the clerking date the same as admission date (28/04/2026)? |
| 10 | AO classification | Confirmed by specialist — was fracture classified in the notes? |
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