General & LE Flashcards
What is the rule for return to play after a concussion?
What is the big risk if this is rushed?
NO SAME DAY RETURN TO PLAY
Must be asymptomatic for 24 hrs prior to starting return to play protocol -> each stage is 24 hrs and progressive -> takes about 6-7 days
BIG RISK = second impact syndrome!
What do you do with football player in regards to their gear when concern for C-spine injury?
To move the player what is the best way to do it that keeps C-spine best immobilized?
LEAVE ALL GEAR ON - only remove facemask!
8 person lift is BETTER than a log roll!
What is spear tacklers spine and what are the return to play recommendations
Acquired cervical stenosis w/ loss of lordosis
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATION TO RETURN TO PLAY!!!
What are the top 3 causes of cardiac death listed in descending order (from MOST common to less common)
- ) Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
- ) Commotio cordis (get Vfib from blow to chest)
- ) CAD
What is the MC solid organ injury in sports?
Kidney! (to help remember just think that there are 2 of them - so more likely to get hit!)
After Mono what organ must be protected and when are they allowed return to play?
Spleen -> risk of spleen rupture!
No return to play until 3-4 weeks after resolution of Sx and no more splenomegaly seen on US
What is the general return to play recs for Herpes, Impetigo, and CA-MRSA?
No new lesions x 48 hrs
Has been on abx for 72 hrs
What is the female athlete triad?
- ) Menstrual dysfxn (> 3 months)
- ) Energy Deficiency (+/- eating disorder)
- ) Osteopenia (> 2 stress fxs)
What are the 3 main skeletal muscle types?
I Slow Red Oxidative (fatigue resistant) -> first recruited
IIA Fast oxidative (fatigue resistant)
IIB Fastest (easily fatigable) -> Glycolytic
What cells are responsible for muscle healing after injury?
What medication can help reduce fibrous tissue formation?
Satellite cells
Losartin
What nerves are at risk for injury during hip arthroscopy related to:
- ) Positioning post
- ) Anterolateral portal
- ) Anterior portal
- ) Posterolateral portal
- ) Pudendal nerve palsy (Remember all the P’s: Positioning Post Pudendal n!!)
- ) Superior gluteal nerve
- ) LFCN
- ) Sciatic nerve - ESP if hip in ER
What are the abnormal values for the:
- ) Center edge angle
- ) Alpha angle
- ) CEA: 20-40 degrees is normal ( < 20 = dysplasic; > 40 = Pincer/over-covered)
- ) Alpha angle: < 50 is normal; > 55 is CAM (on frogleg lateral - one line down neck and the other that crosses where the femoral head loses its sphericity)
Where does the primary lesion in CAM-FAI occur? Where is secondary?
Anterior superior cartilage delamination PROCEEDS labral tear at chondrolabral jxn (coup) -> (counter coup) posterior inferior cartilage wear
What is the most common reason for FAI surgery failure?
Persistent FAI -> failure to fully treat in 1st surgery
What hips should NOT be scoped? (3)
- ) Severe Pincer
- ) DDH
- ) Arthritis
What are the two forms of snapping hip?
What is there PE finding?
1.) External -> due to IT over GT
PE finding -> use Ober test, hip adduction/extension (can SEE it)
2>) Internal -> due to iliopsoas
PE finding -> extend hip from FABER (can HEAR it)
What is the treatment for femoral neck stress fracture - tension sided vs compression sided
Tension side -> FIX it (screws or DHS)
Compression side -> NWB/protected WB
What structures does the middle geniculate artery supply?
Cruciate ligaments and posterior horns of bilateral meniscus
What are the location of the ACL bundle insertions on the femur and tibia?
The names are for their insertion on the tibia.
Then just remember that the AM is Above the PL on the femur.
What is the distance b/t the LCL and Popliteus insertion on the femur?
18.5 mm (POP is DAD…since 1850!)