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Week 46: Joint Injury > Ligaments and Tendons > Flashcards

Ligaments and Tendons Flashcards

1
Q

What artery supplies the ACL?

A

Geniculate artery

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2
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Tendinitis

A

Implies inflammation but clinically it does not respond like an inflammation
May not be hot or respond to anti inflams
It’s actually a tendinopathy

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3
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NSAIDs in tendinosis

A

Usefulness is limited
Analgesic effect may hide symptoms
No evidence in benefit in tendinopathy
Can be used in paratenonitis, bursitis

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4
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Corticosteroid injections

A 
Controversial
Similar rationale to NSAIDs
CS inhibit collagen synthesis
Decrease load to failure
May have some use in short term rapid relief of symptoms
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5
Q

Is concentric or eccentric strengthening better?

A

Eccentric

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6
Q

Are heel drops or raises better for strengthening?

A

Drops

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7
Q

Grade 1, 2, 3 for ligament injury

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Grade 1: ligament injury, but no clear tear
Great 2: partial tear
Grade 3: complete tear

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8
Q

3 phases of ligament healing

A

Retraction
Proliferative
Matrix remodelling

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Week 46: Joint Injury (6 decks)

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