MSK- overuse injuries

Question 1

antibiotics associated with increased risk of Achilles tendonitis

Answer 1

quinolones (ciprofloxacin)

Question 2

medical management of Achilles tendonitis

Answer 2

NSAIDs

Question 3

plantar fasciitis risk factors

Answer 3

obesity
excessive exercise
diabetes
abnormal foot shape
increasing age
Frequent walking on hard floors with poor cushioning in shoes

Question 4

plantar fasciitis pain

Answer 4

start up pain after rest on first few steps- heel and bottom of foot

Question 5

lateral epicondylitis aka

Answer 5

tennis elbow

Question 6

lateral epicondylitis pain on resisted middle finger and wrist extension/flexion

Answer 6

extension

Question 7

medial epicondylitis aka

Answer 7

golfers elbow

Question 8

medial epicondylitis pain aggregated by

Answer 8

wrist flexion and pronation

Question 9

where is trochanteric bursitis pain

Answer 9

lateral aspect of hip

Question 10

when is ‘pop eye’ sign seen

Answer 10

bicep tendinopathy

Question 11

investigation for bicep tendinopathy

Answer 11

USS

Question 12

who is trochanteric bursitis most common in

Answer 12

females
young runners
elderly
may be linked to gluteal cuff syndrome

Question 13

investigation for trochanteric bursitis

Answer 13

clinical diagnosis- XRAY usually unremarkable, visible on MRI but not usually needed

Question 14

what is iliotibial band syndrome

Answer 14

common cause of lateral knee pain in runners

Question 15

iliotbial band syndrome- where is the location of tenderness

Answer 15

2-3cm above lateral joint line

Question 16

does achilles tendonitis pain and stiffness ease/worsen with walking

Answer 16

eases with walking

Question 17

what is plantar fasciitis

Answer 17

degenerative condition of the plantar fascia that causes sharp pain on the bottom of the foot