9.9 Ligament and Tendon Pathology and Injury Flashcards
The ___ ligament restrains extension of the hip, the ___ ligament restrains external rotation, and the __ limits internal rotation.
Iliofemoral, pubofemoral, ischiofemoral
Ligaments are the primary/not the primary subject of treatment in ligamentous injury. Therefore, the treatment options include…
- Not often (very rarely are they targeted)
- Treatment includes rest, ice, compression, exercises, analgesics (with rare surgical options)
(RICE: rest, ice, compression, elevation)
Describe the 3 grades of ligament tear.
Grade 1: Mild tear
Grade 2: Moderate tear
Grade 3: Complete rupture
What are allograft vs autograft in ACL tear
Allograft: harvest tendon from other areas of body
Autograft: Donated ACL
Partial LCL tears are treated with _____, whereas complete tears are treated with _____.
Immobilization, funcitonal rehab.
Reconstruction.