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What is the inguinal triangle?

ppt EO 009.03 (a)

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A structure bordered by the inguinal ligament, sartorius muscle, and adductor longus.

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What does the inguinal triangle contain?

ppt EO 009.03 (a)

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The femoral nerve, artery, vein, as well as the great saphenous and external pudendal vein.

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What deep, non-palpable muscle runs through and under the inguinal ligament?

ppt EO 009.03 (a)

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Psoas major

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What criteria constitutes a pelvic fracture?

ppt EO 009.03 (a)

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One of the following:
1. A break in the pelvic ring
2. # of a bone without a break in the ring
3. Acetabular # (articulating region of pelvis -> femur)

Slide 9, look at visual for #3

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What is the difference between stable and unstable # of pelvis?

ppt EO 009.03 (a)

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A stable #is a single break in the pelvic ring.

An unstable # is two breaks in the pelvic ring, risking displacement.

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What are the three pelvic # patterns?

ppt EO 009.03 (a)

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  1. Anterior-posterior compression (APC)
  2. Lateral compression (LC)
  3. Vertical shear (VS)

Slide 11, see for visuals

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Which sort of pelvic fracture is typically commonly seen in conjunction with multiple lower MSK fractures?

ppt EO 009.03 (a)

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Acetabular #s

Slide 12. Typically secondary to MVC

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What is a hip #?

ppt EO 009.03 (a)

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A fracture of the femur in or near the hip joint.

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What are the four classifications of hip fractures?

ppt EO 009.03 (a)

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  1. Femoral head + neck
  2. Trochanteric
  3. Intertrochanteric
  4. Subtrochanteric

Slide 16, does no elaborate on each classification.

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Why is hip dislocation considered a true orthopedic emergency, and what is the time frame for surgery?

ppt EO 009.03 (a)

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Delays in reduction increase incidences of avascular necrosis, should be seen within 6 hours.

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What is the technical name for bursitis in the hip?

ppt EO 009.03(a)

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Trochanteric bursitis

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What are some tx options for trochanteric bursitis?

ppt EO 009.03(a)

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  1. Rest/MELs
  2. NSAIDs/analgesics
  3. Heat/cooling

For MO:
1. Corticosteroid
2. ABx (septic)

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Which movements cause medial knee injuries?

ppt EO 009.03(b)

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Abduction, flexion, and internal rotation of femur.

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Which movements cause lateral injuries of the knee?

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Adduction, flexion, and external rotation of the femur

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What causes meniscal injuries?

ppt EO 009.03(b)

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Cutting, squatting, or twisting movements.
(rotary + extension/flexion)

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List the types of meniscus tears.

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  1. Longitudinal
  2. Bucket and handle (also longitudinal)
  3. Flap
  4. Transverse
  5. Torn horn

Slide 7, visuals

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Which type of meniscus tear is most common?

ppt EO 009.03(b)

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Bucket handle tear

Slide does say longitudinal, but specifies horn-to-horn tears

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What is the triad of symptoms for meniscal tears?

ppt EO 009.03(b)

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  1. Joint line pain on palp (75%)
  2. Joint effusion
  3. Locking on flex/extension

Slide 9. Example of effusion on slide 10

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What are some pertinent findings for meniscal tears?

ppt EO 009.03(b)

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  1. Locking of knee
  2. Popping, clicking, snapping
  3. Instability with activity
  4. Tenderness in anterior joint space after activity
  5. Age/degenerative disease
  6. Trauma

Slide 11

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What is varus stress?

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/25145-valgus-and-varus-stress-tests

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Force pushing away from the center of the bodybody

Related to slide 14 of ppt EO 009.03(b)

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What is valgus stress?

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/25145-valgus-and-varus-stress-tests

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Force pushing into the midline or center of the body.

Related to slide 14 of ppt EO 009.03(b)

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Which ligament is affected by valgus stress?

ppt EO 009.03(b)

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The medial collateral ligament. Also most commonly injured.

Slide 14

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Which ligament is affected by varus stress?

ppt EO 009.03(b)

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Lateral collateral ligament.

Slide 14

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What is the “unhappy triad” injury of the knee?

ppt EO 009.03(b)

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An injury involving the medial collateral ligament (MCL), anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and medial meniscus.

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What structures are injured with hyperextension? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(b)
Anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament. ## Footnote Slide 16
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Which test is used for cruciate ligaments? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(b)
The drawer test (anterior and posterior) ## Footnote Slide 19
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What is patellofemoral syndrome (PFS)? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(b)
Anterior knee pain. ## Footnote Slide 22
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What are the three typical causes of PFS? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(b)
1. Overuse 2. Abnormal patellar tracking 3. Focal trauma ## Footnote Slide 22
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What is chondromalacia patellae? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(b)
Softening or erosion of posterior surface cartilage on patella. ## Footnote Slide 23
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What is the most common cause of chondromalacia patellae? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(b)
Chronic PFS ## Footnote Slide 23
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What is the Q angle? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(b)
The angle from the anterior superior iliac spine to the central patella. ## Footnote Slide 24
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Why is a Q angle important? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(b)
An increased Q angle increases risk of patellar subluxation and knee injuries. ## Footnote Slide 24
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What test is best used for PFS and chondromalacia? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(b)
Valgus/Varus of the patella, shifts Q angle. ## Footnote Slide 26
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What is patellar tendonitis? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(b)
Inflammation of the patellar tendon. ## Footnote Slide 28
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What is the most common cause of patellar tendonitis? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(b)
Jumping causing microtears in the tendon. Known as Jumper's Knee. ## Footnote Slide 28
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What are some causes of ankle/foot fractures? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(c)
Blunt trauma, rolled ankle, high impact, repetitive stress ## Footnote Slide 6
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What are some findings on physical exam typical of an ankle/foot fracture? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(c)
Pain on palp, unable to weight bear, instability in joint, positive Ottawa ankle/foot ## Footnote Slide 8
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What is a positive for the Ottawa ankle rules? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(c)
Pain in malleolus accompanied by one or more of: 1. Bone tenderness at posterior edge of distal 6cm lateral malleolus 2. Bone tenderness at posterior edge of distal 6cm medial malleolus 3. Inability to bear weight for minimum 4 steps. ## Footnote Slide 9
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What is a positive finding for Ottawa foot rules? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(c)
Pain in the midfoot region with one or more of the following: 1. Bone tenderness at navicular 2. Bone tenderness at base of 5th metatarsal 3. Inability to bear weight for 4 steps. ## Footnote Slide 9
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What is achilles tendonitis? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(c)
Inflammation of the achilles tendon ## Footnote Slide 11
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What is metatarsalgia? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(c)
Pain around the metatarsal heads. | It's a symptom, not a disease ## Footnote Slide 15
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What causes metatarsalgia? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(c)
When the transverse arch is depressed and middle metatarsals bear disproportionate weight. ## Footnote Slide 15
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What are some S/S of metatarsalgia? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(c)
1. Decreased weight bearing 2. Edema 3. Pain on flexion/extension 4. Cavus deformity 5. Hammertoe deformity ## Footnote Slide 16, visuals for cavus deformity and hammertoe deformity.
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What is plantar fasciitis? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(c)
Inflammation of the plantar aponeurosis. ## Footnote Slide 19
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What is the plantar aponeurosis? ## Footnote ppt EO 009.03(c)
A strong layer of white fibrous tissue situatied beneath the skin of the sole of the foot. ## Footnote Slide 19

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