General Pathologies Flashcards
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what tendons are affected in medial epiconylitis
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pronator teres
flexor carpi radialis
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how do ulnar collateral ligament damages occur
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Result of repetitive valgus stresses to medial elbow with overhead throwing
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How does torticollis present
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Side-bending toward
Rotation away
affected SCM
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What is Anterior Compartment Syndrome
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Increased compartmental pressure resulting in a local ischemic condition
5
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PCL laxity may result in single plane instability in what direction
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Posterior
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what other structure may be involved with a SLAP lesion
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biceps tendon
7
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What is an individual with osteoporosis more prone to
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Fracture
8
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what is de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
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Inflammation/degeneration of extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longis tendons at first dorsal compartment
9
Q
what does ape hand deformity result from
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Median nerve dysfunction
10
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Conservative treatment of scoliosis is called for when the angle is
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Less than 25
11
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when does posterior dislocation occur
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horizontal ADD
IR
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What is internal (posterior)impingement
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Irritation between rotator cuff and greater tuberosity
or posterior glenoid and labrum
13
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what cause DQTS
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repetitive microtrauma or as complication of swelling during pregnancy
14
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What diseases are common with adhesive capsulitis
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diabetes and thyroid disease
15
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When does GH anterior-inferior occur
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Abducted UE
forcefully ER
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What population commonly has flexor hallucis tendonopathy
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Ballet performers
17
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Primary/postmenopausal osteoporosis is directly related to a decrease in…
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Estrogen production
18
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What does Paget’s Disease result in
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Spinal stenosis
Facet arthropathy
Possible spinal fracture
19
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Is Paget’s Disease a metabolic disease
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Yup
20
Q
Side effects of acetaminophen
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Liver
21
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What is the deformity in hallux valgus
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Medial deviation of head of first metatarsal from midline of body
22
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What is osteomyelitis
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Inflammatory response within bone caused by infection
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What does coxa vara usually result from
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Defect in ossification of femoral head
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Side effects of NSAIDs
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GI irritation
Fluid retention
Renal/liver problems
Prolonged bleeding
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what is the capsular pattern of the shoulder
ER
ABD, FLEX
least restricted in IR
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What is myositis ossificans
Painful condition of abnormal calcification within muscle belly
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most common direction for GH dislocation
anterior-inferior
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ACL laxity results in single plane instability in what direction
Anterior
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what is a Boxer’s Fracture
fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal
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What is Torricollis
Spasm or tightness of SCM
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What causes CRPS
Trauma
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Primary signs and symptoms of bursitis
Pain with rest
PROM and AROM limited due to pain but not capsular pattern
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What two tests are best for meniscus injuries
McMurray’s
| Apley’s
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What is ape hand deformity observed as
Thenar muscle wasting
First digit moving dorsally until it’s in line with second digit
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What is rheumatoid arthritis
Chronic systemic disorder of unknown etiology usually involving symmetrical dysfunction in synovial tissues and articular cartilage of joints of hands, wrists, elbow, shoulders, knees, ankles, and feet
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Deformity in Boutonniere
MCP extension
DIP extension
PIP flexion
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What is the Terrible/Unhappy Triad
MCL, ACL, medial meniscus
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What is tarsal tunnel syndrome
Entrapment of the posterior tibial nerve in the tarsal tunnel
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ITB disorder results on inflammation of....
Trochanteric bursa
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What is osteoporosis
Metabolic disease that depleted bone mineral density/mass
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What does Dupuytren’s contracture
Contracture of palmar fascia that adheres to skin
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Bracing of scoliosis is called for when the angle is
25-45
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In kids, toeing in (pigeon toed) is common with what position
W sit
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Where does esophagus refer pain
The back
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When can the piriformis become overworked
With excessive pronation (causing femoral IR)
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What femoral condyle is most prone to fractures
Medial femoral
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what is adhesive capsulitis
Restriction in shoulder motion as a result of inflammation and fibrosis of shoulder capsule
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What direction are elbow dislocations most common in
Posterolateral
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Deformity in Swan Neck
MCP flexion
DIP flexion
PIP extension
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What is promoted for equinus
Subtalar
| Midtarsal
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What position should be avoided for THR
Hip flexion above 90
ADD
IR
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What is carpal tunnel syndrome
compression of the median nerve at the carpal tunnel of the wrist due to inflammation of the flexor tendons and/or median nerve
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For spinal stenosis, what is hypertrophied
Spinal lamina
| Ligamentum flavum
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What is a grade 2 ankle sprain
Some loss of function
Partial disruption of Anterior talofibular & calcaneofubular ligaments
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How is impingement syndrome caused
Repetitive overhead AROM
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What type of gait is present in avascular necrosis
Coxalgic gait
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What is osteomalacia
Decalcification of bones due to vitamin D deficiency
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What is ankylosing spondylitis
Progressive inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology that initially affects axial skeleton
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Where does pancreas refer pain
The back
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What causes mallet finger
Rupture or avulsion of extensor tendon at its insertion into distal phalanx of digit
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what is SLAP lesion
tearing of superior glenoid labrum from anterior to posterior
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What muscle causes ulnar nerve entrapment
Flexor carpi ulnaris
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In psoriatic arthritis, where does erosive degeneration most commonly occur
Joints of digits as well as axial skeleton
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What muscle causes median nerve entrapment
Pronator teres
| Flexor digitorum superficialis
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What is Bankart’s Lesion
Avulsion of anteroinferior capsule and ligaments associated with glenoid rim
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What is Dupuytren’s contracture
Banding on palm and digit flexion contracture
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What is spondylolisthesis
Congenitally defective pars interarticularis
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What is patella baja
Malalignment in which patella tracks inferiorly in femoral intercondylar notch
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What is a grade 3 ankle sprain
Complete loss of function
Complete tear of ATFL & CFL
Partial tear of TFL
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Where is gout most common
Knee and great toe
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What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Dysfunction of sympathetic nervous system
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What is patella Alta
Malalignment in which patella tracks superiorly in femoral intercondylar notch
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MOI for epiphysyseal plate fracture
Weight bearing torsional stress
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what happens to the spine in ankylosing spondylitis
Kyphotic deformity of cervical and thoracic spine
| Decrease lumbar lordosis
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Most common place for RA to affect
MCP and PIP
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what is TOS
Compression of neurovascular bundle in thoracic outlet between bony and soft tissue structures
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Who are noncemented THRs used for
Younger, more active individuals
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What is gout
Genetic disorder of purine metabolism
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What causes plantar fasciitis
Excessive pronation
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What does patella baja result in
Restricted knee extension with abnormal cartilaginous wearing, resulting in DJD
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For positive piriformis syndrome, what motion is most restricted
IR
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Side effects of muscle relaxants
Drowsiness
Lethargy
Ataxia
Decreased alertness
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What is Panner’s Disease
Localized avascular necrosis of capitellum leading to loss of subchondral bone
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What is psoriatric arthritis
Chronic, erosive disorder of union etiology associated with psoriasis
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Capsular pattern of elbow
loss of flexion greater than extension
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People who have trochanteric bursitis most likely also have
Rheumatoid arthritis
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Observed deformity of mallet finger
Flexion of DIP joint
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What is coxa valga
Angle of femoral neck with shaft of femur more than 125 degrees
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What usually causes osteomyelitis
Staphylococcus aureus
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What is medial tibial stress Syndrome
Overuse injury of the posterior tibialis and/or medial soleus (results in periosteal inflammation at the muscular attachments)
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What is equinus
Plantar flexed
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What does the piriformis do
Less than 60 degrees hip flexion: ER
90 degrees of hip flexion: IR and ABD
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what is damaged in anterior-inferior GH dislocation
inferior glenohumeral ligament
anterior capsule
glenoid labrum
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What kind of activity occurs with Paget’s Disease
Abnormal osteoblastic and osteoclastic activity
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What are bouchard’s nodes (characteristic of RA)
Excessive bone formation on dorsal aspect of PIP joints)
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What is pens cavus (general)
Flat foot
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What is elevated with gout
Uric acid
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What quadrant is cholecystitis pain present in
Upper right
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Are men or women more affected by AS
Men x3
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Most common mechanism of injury for femoral condyle fracture
A fall ITB knee subjected to a shearing force
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What should be avoided after surgical repair of impingement
Shoulder elevation over 90
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Tightness in the piriformis can cause...
Sciatic nerve compression
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What is coxa vara
Angle of femoral neck with shaft of femur less than 115 degrees
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Where is the pain in palpation for shin splints
Lateral tibia and anterior compartment
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What is a complication of Colles’ fracture
Median nerve compression (can occur with excessive edema)
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When does ankylosing spondylitis usually onset
Before 40
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Tibial plateau fractures often occur in conjunction with...
MCL injury
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What can patella alta result in
Chronic patellar subluxation
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Where does kidney, bladder, ovary, and uterus refer pain
Trunk, pelvis, thighs
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What tendon is most affected in lateral epicondylitis
extensor carpi radialis brevis
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Do Bankart’s Lesions require surgery
Yes
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For cemented THR, can they tolerate FWB after sx
Yes
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What causes swan neck deformity
Contracture of intrinsic muscles with dorsal subluxation of lateral extensor tendons
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What deformity is present with Colles’ fracture
Dinner fork
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Most common MOI for tibial plateau injury
Combo of Valgum and compression forces to knee when knee is flexed
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what is a Hill-Sachs lesion
compression fracture of posterior humeral head
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What muscles are involved in anterior tibial periostitis (shin splints)
Anterior tibialis
| Extensor hallucis Longus
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What is spondylolysis
Fracture of pars interarticularis (Scotty dog)
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What is Paget’s Disease
Linked to a viral infection along with environmental factors
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What causes Boutonniere deformity
Rupture of central tenonous slip of extensor hood
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Normal metatarsalangeal angle
8-20 degrees
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What compromises space in the tarsal tunnel
Over pronation
Overuse
Trauma
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What causes adhesive capsulitis
Disuse following injury or repetitive micro trauma
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What is a grade 1 ankle sprain
No loss of function
| Minimal tearing
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What is Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Blood supply interruption to femoral head in kids
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What is Smith’s fracture
Distal fragment of radius dislocates in volar direction causing garden spade deformity
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what is the Aprehension position that should be avoided after GH dislocation
flexion to 90
horizontal ADD to 90
ER to 80
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Most common areas in TOS
Superior thoracic outlet
Scalene triangle
Between clavicle and first rib
Pec minor and thoracic wall
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If there is an increased Q angle, what can result
Lateral patellar tracking (lateral subluxation)
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What is the most common wrist fracture
Colles’ fracture
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What ROM is affected in avascular necrosis
Flexion
IR
ABD
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What tests would be positive for ITB
Noble compression test
| Ober’s
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What structure is also affected with trochanteric bursitis
Iliotibial band
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What is the most commonly fractured carpal
Scaphoid
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What is avascular necrosis
Multiple etiologies resulting in an impaired blood supply to the femoral head
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Difference between CRPS1 and CRPS2
1 - triggered by tissue injury.. no underlying nerve injury
2 - nerve injury
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What causes injury to the unhappy triad
Valgum
Flexion
ER
forces to the knee when the foot is planted
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What test helps with Achilles’ problems
Thompson Test
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Two classifications of labral tears
Superior
| Inferior
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What causes myositis ossificans
Direct trauma that results in hematoma and calcification of the muscle
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what structure may be involved with a Bankart’s Lesion
Inferior GH ligament
