Musculoskeletal 2

Question 1

thromboprophylaxis duration for major orthopedic surgery like hip replacement

Answer 1

up to 35 days

Question 2

extracorporeal shock wave therapy is used in what shoulder problem?

Answer 2

calcific tendinitis

Question 3

wrist dorsiflexion injury in young adult usually fractures which bone

Answer 3

scaphoid bone

Question 4

axial load to tip of extended finger that causes forced flexion at DIP joint

• called what
• management

Answer 4

mallet fracture

splint in full extension

Question 5

shoulder pain
no weakness
normal ROM

Answer 5

subacromial bursitis (calcium deposits in supraspinatus tendon)

Question 6

anterior knee pain worse w/ running downhill

Answer 6

patellofemoral syndrome

Question 7

management of patellofemoral syndrome

Answer 7

strengthen quads and hips

Question 8

recommended prophylactic antibiotic for orthopedic procedures

Answer 8

cefazolin

Question 9

positive Thessaly test (stand on one leg, bend 20 degrees, rotate int and ext)

Answer 9

meniscal tear

Question 10

adr bisphosphonates

Answer 10

incr fractures if used 3-5 yrs

Question 11

alternative to bisphosphonates if Cr Cl

Answer 11

denosumab (not cleared by kidneys)