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What is the role of the coracoacromial arch in the event of a FOOSH?

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Prevents displacement of clavicle and dislocation of shoulder

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Which nerve is most at risk in dislocation of the humeral head from the glenoid cavity?

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Axillary Nerve

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How would one test for damage to the axillary nerve following humeral dislocation?

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Test shoulder abduction as deltoid innervated by Ax.N.

Test sensation in regimental badge area

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State two common causes of Posterior Dislocation of the humerus

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Electric shock

Seizure

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What is the pathophysiology of calcific tendonitis?

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Calcium hydroxyapatite deposit associate with tendon

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Name a common symptom of impingement

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Low painful arc

or tender over tuberosity

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Which test is often used to diagnose impingement of supraspinatus?

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Hawkins Test

Will be positive with impingement

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List 3 treatments for impingement

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Physio
Steroids
Surgical decompression

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What other condition can give signs of impingement?

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Rotator cuff tear

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Which 4 tests will show abnormalities in event of rotator cuff tear?

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Supraspinatus test (weak)
Infraspinatus (weak)
Subscapularis lift-off (weak)
Belly press (weak)

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What form of surgery is used to repair RC tears?

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Open repair - augmentation with allograft

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In which group is RC arthropathy most common?

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The Elderly

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What action is taken in the event of RC Arthropathy if athritis is present and the cuff is irreparable?

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Reverse anatomy shoulder replacement

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What symptoms might someone with AC Osteoarthritis experience?

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Majority are asymptomatic but may have a high painful arc and joint tenderness

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Which test will be positive in AC Osteoarthritis?

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Scarf test

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What pharmaceutical interventions are possible for AC Osteoarthritis?

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NSAIDS and steroid injections

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What surgical intervention can be indicated for AC Osteoarthritis?

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Excision of lateral clavicle

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What would a person with GH Osteoarthritis experience?

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Progressive pain and stiffness over the years

Crepitus

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List 3 treatments for GH Osteoarthritis

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Analgaesia and exercises
Steroid injections
Joint replacement

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What does an elbow dislocation usually follow?

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FOOSH!

It’s a good acronym, say it again!

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What is the initial management for elbow dislocation?

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Sling (point to elbow, people, it's not that hard) 
Splintage 
Analgesia 
NVT Assessment 
X-Ray
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What definitive management is carried out for elbow dislocations?

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Closed reduction under sedation/anaesthesia
Reassess NVT and stability
Cast for 2 weeks
Re-X-Ray

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What does a supracondylar fracture usually follow?

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FOOSH!

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List some NVT assessments you might perform following a supracondylar fracture of the distal humerus

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Parasthaesia
OK Sign
Radial pulse
Capillary return

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Which 2 surgical procedures may be performed following supracondylar #?
Manipulation Under Anaesthesia (MUA) | Open reduction
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Which is the most common elbow fracture?
Radial head/neck
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As an occult fracture, what sign might one look for when diagnosing radial head/neck fractures?
Fat pad sign
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What can cause subluxation of the radial head/Pulled elbow/Nursemaid's elbow?
Longitudinal traction along extended arm
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What will parents notice if their larva has a pulled elbow?
It won't use or move the arm very much
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What 2 treatment methods can be used for pulled elbow?
Closed reduction | Sling - spontaneous resolution
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What's the more impressive term for tennis elbow?
Lateral Epicondylitis
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What are the common causes of lateral elbow tendinopathy?
Manual work Sports --Repetitive activity
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What is the suggested treatment for tennis elbow?
Activity modification, brace, physiotherapy, various injections, surgery
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Of what should one be aware when diagnosing lateral epicondylitis?
Could be radiating pain from neck or shoulder
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What is the less impressive term for golfer's elbow?
Medial epicondylitis
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What is medial epicondylitis?
Degenerative tendinopathy of the common flexor origin | Or etymologically, inflammation of the medial epicondyle, but that's a semantic argument...
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What is a common extra-articular manifestation of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid nodules
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What treatment is available for rheumatoid nodules?
DMARDs (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs) eg methotrexate Biologics
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What is olecranon bursitis?
Inflammation of olecranon bursa due to trauma or friction
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What are the characteristics of olecranon bursitis?
Soft, cystic, transilluminatory swelling
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How might one treat olecranon bursitis?
Aspiration | Surgery
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What is gouty tophi?
Disorder of nucleic acid metabolism leading to hyperuicaemia and subsequent urate crystal deposits
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What does gouty tophie affect?
Joints - recurrent attacks of arthritis | Soft tissues - ear, elbows, achilles tendon
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What are the two types of # of the distal radius?
Colles' - dorsal displacement and angulation, FOOSH | Smith's - palmar displacement and anulation
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What complication can occur following a scaphoid #?
Avascular necrosis of proximal segment
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Where will a patient likely experience tenderness with scaphoid #?
Anatomical snuffbox
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What is the problem with diagnosis scaphoid #s from X-rays?
Delayed presentation on X-ray
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What treatments can be used for scaphoid #s?
Cast - 2-3 months | Surgery if unstable, displaced, or delayed/non-union
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What is cubital tunnel syndrome?
Compression of ulnar nerve at elbow
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What might a person with cubital tunnel syndrome experience?
Paraesthesia, numbness, and weakness as well as a hypersensitive 'funny bone'
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What is tenosynovitis of the 1st dorsal compartment?
Swelling of sheath surrounding tendon of abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis
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What diagnostic test can be performed to diagnose tenosynovitis?
Finkelstein's test
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What treatments are available for tenosynovitis?
Steroid injections Splint Surgery
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What is Dupuytren's disease?
Functional deficit caused by proximal interphalangeal joint contracture of >30 degrees (often genetic but can be due to diabetes, alcoholic liver disease, or epilepsy_
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What treatments can be used for carpal tunnel syndrome?
``` Splint Steroids Surgery NSAIDs Physio ```
56
Which meniscus of the knee is most commonly torn?
Medial
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What is the unhappy triad?
ACL, medial collateral ligament, and medial meniscus all torn Commonly caused by twisting with a planted foot
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Why might a 'locked' knee present with meniscal tears?
Femur 'catches' on tibia preventing smooth articulation
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What is housemaid's knee?
Prepatellar bursitis caused by prolonged periods of genuflection
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What is Clergyman's knee?
Infrapatellar bursitis cause by prolonged periods of genuflection
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Why are shortening and external rotation found in a patient with an intertrochanteric fracture of the femur?
Gluteus medius and minimus, piriformis, obturator internus and externus, and gemelli muscles attach to greater trochanter which pull the femur upward and laterally.
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What causes shortening and internal rotation of the leg in posterior hip dislocations?
Internal rotation from gluteus medius and minimus | Locked into shortened position by gluteus maximus and hamstrings
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Why might hemiarthroplasty not be effective for intracapsular femoral fractures?
Avascular necrosis may cause head of femur to die and fixation would fail

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