4: Ortho/OMM Eval And General Tx

Question 1

VINDICATE

Answer 1

1. Vascular
2. Inflammatory
3. Neoplastic
4. Degenerative
5. Idiopathic/intoxication
6. Congenital
7. Autoimmune/allergy
8. Traumatic
9. Endocrine

Question 2

If trauma damaged an intra-articular structure, what is probably true outside the joint?

Answer 2

Prob damage to the structures that hold that joint together

Question 3

Sprain vs strain

Answer 3

Sprain: damage to ligament
Strain: damage to muscle or tendon

Question 4

If pt is having difficulty with the ROM portion of a physical exam, what should you do with that joint?

Answer 4

1. Be gentle and only do as much ROM as is comfortable

2. X-ray, splint, and recheck the joint in 2-3 days

Question 5

What does tension do to healing?

Answer 5

Tension slows healing

Question 6

What four things should be discussed in obtaining informed consent?

Answer 6

1. Risk
2. Benefit
3. Side effects
4. Alternatives