Rib lecture Flashcards
1
Q
Costochondral separation MOI
A
anterolateral blow to chest
2
Q
Costochondral separation
A
separation of costocartilage where it attaches to rib or sternum
3
Q
Sx and Sy of Costochondral Separation
A
hearing or feeling a “pop” at injury site
- Sharp localized pain and deformity.
4
Q
Costochondral separation management
A
- 3-4 weeks rest
- anti-inflammatory medication
- steroid injection
- rib bracing
- sub max aerobic exs
5
Q
Rib fractures MOI
A
direct blow or compression to chest.
- usually 1-2 ribs are fracture at a time
- flail chest = 3-4 ribs broken
- most fractures are non displaced
6
Q
Rib Fractures
A
- 5-9 most commonly fractured
- upper 4 ribs rarely fractured
7
Q
Sx & Sy of rib fractures
A
- local pain and swelling
- increase pain with inspiration
- shallow breathing
- painful spring and compression test
- Sidebends toward fractured side
- Increased pain w/ sidebend and rotation
8
Q
Manage rib fractures
A
- R/O other complications
- brace and go to hospital
- Flail = activate EMS
9
Q
Multiple fractured or displace ribs
A
- out for the season
10
Q
1-2 ribs non displaced
A
- out 4 - 8 weeks
11
Q
Costochondritis
A
- inflammation of costochondral at ribs 2-4
12
Q
Costochondritis Sx & Sy
A
- local inflammation
- raised area
- increased symptoms with cough
13
Q
Costochondritis treatment
A
- rest
- MHP
- ultrasound
- goes away on on
14
Q
structural Scoliosis
A
- irreversible lateral curve w/ rotation
- bodies rotate towards convex
