ORTHO Flashcards

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fractures of the shaft of radius or ulna tx

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surgical tx
ORIF in adults
conservatively –> ages 12-14

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what’s the biggest concern in a radius or ulna fx

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nerve injury

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Fracture of distal radial shaft with dislocation of distal radio-ulnar joint

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galeazzi

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prominenece of ulnar head and lack of pronation/supination

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Galeazzi

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galeazzi fx tx

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ORIF

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fracture of the proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation

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monteggia fx

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monteggia fx tx

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ORIF

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distal radius fx AKA

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colles fx tisk tisk

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FOOSH areas of concern

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scaphoid
distal radius
radial head
proximal humerus

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3 varieties of FOOSH fx

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palmar/dorsal displacement
extra/intra-articular
radial styloid

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distal radius fx, non-displaced w/o comminution tx

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longarm cast to immobilize –> short arm cast

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what is an outcome predictor for distal radius fx

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more disrupted the angle, worse prognosis

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extra-articular distal radius fx tx

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closed

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intra-articular distal radius fx tx

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anatomic reduction to resolve to same length (open reduction)

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complications of distal radius fx

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compression of median nerve
malunion –> limit of wrist ROM
joint degeneration in intra-articular fx

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a cause of acute carpal tunnell radius fx

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distal radius fx

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what may you see on initial xray of a scaphoid fx

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nothing?… repeat in 10-14 days

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FOOSH, pain in anatomical snuffbox

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scaphoid fx

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XRAYs needed to assess scaphoid

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AP
Lateral
AP in ulnar deviation
Clenched fist view

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how to treat scaphoid fx if non-displaced and acute

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thumb spica

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how long to keep hand in thumb spica for scaphoid fx

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12 weeks!

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can you treat scaphoid fx with surgery?

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yes, if want recovery in

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scaphoid fx complications

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AVN

non-union

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where does blood supply innervate the scaphoid?

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distally

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tx of non-union scaphoid fx
ORIF and bone graft
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complication of non-union scaphoid fx
arthritis
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chronic tendinitis of 1st dorsal compartment of wrist
dequervain's stenosing tenosynovitis
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2 tendons in 1st dorsal compartment of wrist
abductor pollicis and extensor pollicis brevis
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pain radially with use of wrist, 1st dorsal compartment sore, + finkelstein's
dequervain's stenosing tenosynovitis
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tx for dequervain's?
``` rest, ice, NSAIDs consider thumb spica steroid injection useful for dx and tx US and PT therapy surgery if persistent ```
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saturday night palsy deficit
radial nerve --> wrist drop
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neuropraxia
bruise of the nerve | inhibits conduction but doesn't destroy nerve fiber
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how long for neuropraxia to resolve?
2 weeks after removal of compression
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damage severe enough to kill axon but myelin sheath intact
axonotmesis
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severing both nerve axon and myelin sheath, usually by physical disruption of nerve (laceration)
neurotmesis
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does reconnecting the two pieces of nerve together repair the nerve fiber?
no, it reapirs the myelin sheath which continues to grow inward
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how fast do peripheral nerves gro?
1 inch/month
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when does the growth of peripheral nerves halt?
18 months
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carpal tunnel syndrome associated with
``` occupation pregnancy thyroid dz RA DM ```
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where is the numbness in Carpal tunnel
thumb through middle finger
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cause of carpal tunnel
pressure on median nerve under transverse carpal ligament
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3 tests for carpal tunnel
Tinel's Phalen's EMG/NCV
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small needle into into the muscle to read the electrical activity
EMG
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looks at the velocity of the nerve
NCV
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differentiates between carpal tunnel and other DDXs
NCV
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only motor innervation of the median nerve
to the thenar eminence
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thenar eminence motion
ADDuction
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treatment progression for carpal tunnel
Rest, NSAIDs, night splints PT steroid injection surgical release
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what is cut in the surgical release of carpal tunnel?
transverse carpal ligament
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name of canal in which ulnar nerve passes through
guyon's canal
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what nerve does saturday night palsy affect
radial
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complications of saturday night palsy
sensory: numbness of radial forearm and dorsum of hand motor: inability to extend wrist and fingers
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neck fracture of the small finger metacarpal, apex dorsal angulation
boxer's fracture
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fight injury scenerio
boxer's fracture
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up to what angle of a boxer's fracture is acceptable?
40-60 degrees
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treatment of a boxer's fracture
ulnar gutter splint or metacarpal splint
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clue on xray of a rotational alignment issue from a metacarpal or phalangal fx
diameter discrepancy
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tx for phalangeal fx
pin for 4-5 wks
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hyper-extension, jamming injury of finger scenerio
volar plate injury at PIP joint
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where does one have pain in volar plate injury
palmar part of the joint
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tx for volar plate injury at PIP
buddy tape and early ROM
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complications of volar plate injury
stiffness if taped for too long --> wont be able to make a fist permanent knuckle swelling
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most common finger to get crush injury
middle
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how to tx a subungal hematoma if more than 50%
remove nail, repair nail bed
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threshold for abx usage with subungal hematomas
if tx w/in 6H or not grossly contaminated
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when do you replace fingertips
kids, thumbs, and if it's the majority of the finger
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open oblique fracture at the base of the thumb MC w/ dislocation of radial portion of articular surface
bennet fx
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tx of bennet fx
surgery! pinning!
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Y or T shaped fx at the base of the first metacarpal
rolando fx
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what is the mechanism most likely involved in bennet and rolando fx?
hyper-extension
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most common place of finger dislocations
IP joints
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how to tx finger dislocations
reduce by pulling on the finger & buddy-taping it
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no man's land
area of flexor tendons between the attachment of the FDP to the distal phalanz & the distal carpal tunnel
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where does the FDP attach?
DIP
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where does the FDS attach?
PIP
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avulsion of the extensor tendon from distal phalanx
mallet finger
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MOA of mallet finger
jamming injury (trying to catch a ball)
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does a mallet finger have passive ROM?
yes
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tx of mallet finger
splint for 6-8 wks
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when to tx a mallet finger with a pin
unreliable | more than 50% of joint involved
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rugger jersey finger
avulsion of FDP from Distal phalanx
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what limit in ROM does rugger jersey finger cause
unable to flex but full passive ROM
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tx of rugger jersey finger
surgery
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rupture or attrition of ulnar collateral ligament of MCPJ of thumb
gamekeeper's thumb
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pain and instability of thumb in pinch
gamekeeper's thumb
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tx for gamekeeper's thumb
surgery if displaced or unstable | closed if non-displaced or no fx
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degenerative nodule impinging on A1 pulley
trigger finger
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who is trigger finger more common in
older people, alcoholics, degenerative arthritis
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ROM limitation in trigger finger
can flex but not extend
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tx of trigger finger
50% cured with steroid injection | some need surgical release of A1 pulley NOT removal of nodule
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what happens if you remove the nodule from a trigger finger
tendon rupture
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trigger finger more common in M or W
Women
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idiopathic fibrosis of palmar fascia
dupuytren disease
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dupuytren dz associated with what other 2 diseases
peyronie's & plantar fibromatosis
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who is dupuytren's most common in
``` northern europeans men over 50 epilepsy DM pulm dz alcoholics vibrational trauma ```
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painless nodules in palm --> cord --> finger contraction
dupuytren dz
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most common finger associated with dupuytren's dz
ring finger, then small, then middle
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tx of dupuytren dz
surgery when over 30 degrees or any contracture of PIP
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disruption of central extensor mechanism allowing the PIP to protrude through extensor hood
boutonniere deformity
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what is flexed and what is extended in boutonniere deformity
DIP extended | PIP flexed
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causes of boutonniere deformity
rupture of central slip (from RA weakening of tendons) | forced flexion
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tx of boutonniere deformity
acute: splint in extension chronic: more complicated
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when ordering x-rays image what areas
joints above and below point of concern
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5 types of salter harris fractures
1. through physis 2. through physis and metaphysis (corner sign) 3. through physis and epiphysis 4. through physis, metaphysis, and epiphysis 5. compression/ crush
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salter harris fx open to joint
3 and 4
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most common salter harris fx
2
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tx of salter harris fx
RICE splint pain management traction (for larger joints)
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gustillo classification pertains to...
open fractures
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explain gustillo classification
1. less than 1 cm 2. 1-10cm 3a. >10cm, no periosteal stripping, adequate soft tissue coverage 3b. >10c, soft tissue loss w/ free tissue flap 3c. >10c, vascular damage
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where does most of the bone healing come from
periosteum
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tx for uncomplicated open fractures
1st gen cephalosporin
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tx for contaminated open fx
+ aminoglycoside | + 3rd gen cephalosporin or fluroquinolones
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tx for barnyard open fx
clostridium, add penicillin
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process of bone healing
hematoma --> sticky and fibrous after a week | tosft tissue doesn't image well so won't see that until 2-3 wks
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deformity that remodels the least
rotation
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where do clavicle fractures take place
midshaft
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treatment of clavicle fx
use sling ice, avoid elevation, pain meds
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how long should a clavicle take to heal
within 6 wks
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what does clavicle fx surgery increase the risk of
non-union | infxn
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where does a proximal humeral fracture usually take place
surgical neck
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tx for uncomplicated proximal humeral fx
sling
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where does most growth occur in the humerus
proximal epiphysis
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MOA for proximal humerus fx in adults
FOOSH (tx w/ sling)... careful they don't get stiff
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neer fx classification
``` based on location and number of fracture fragments anatomical neck surgical neck greater and lesser tuberosity articular surface involvement "two part, three part, four part fx" ```
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how to treat proximal humerus fx in elderly people
can try with screws but may need joint replacement
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tx for humeral shaft fx
initially with coaptation splint and sling | more often with surgery
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what nerve injury must you worry about with a humeral shaft fx
radial
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how to test the radial nerve
extension of wrist and fingers | sensation of dorsum of the hand
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fracture that is a sign of significant, high energy injury that makes you suspicious to examine chest, mediastinum, and aorta
first rib or scapula fx
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what kind of mechanism are first rib and scapular fx associated with
decelaration injuries
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tx for scapular fx
not much...
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how will a shoulder dislocation present
painful, won't move shoulder
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what must you examine before reducing a shoulder dislocation
neurovascular
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mechanism of shoulder dislocations
falls or arm pull
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nerve most commonly affected by shoulder dislocation
axillary
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how to test axillary nerve
sensory of chevron area
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second most common nerve associated with shoulder dislocations
musculocutaneous
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innervation of musculocutaneous nerve
anteriolateral forearm sensation | biceps
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XRAY for soulder dislocation?
yes! unless witnessed on field
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most shoulder dislocations anterior or posterior
anterior
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what kind of sedation do you need for reducing shoulder dislocation
IV!... | some people you can just talk them through it and some need the OR
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hypocratic method
reducing shoulder with foot in the axilla and pulling straight out
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2 other techniques of shoulder reduction
put patient in a prone position and weight their arm to create traction manipulate scapula to put the glenoid on the humeral head
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after reducing shoulder
sling, confirm with xrays (MUST GET LATERAL)
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who has high risk of recurrent instability in shoulder dislocations
young people
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when should you get elderly people moving after shoulder dislocation
4-5 days
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most common reasons for posterior dislocations
seizures or violent muscle contraction
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grades 1-3 of acromioclavicular dislocation
1: no displacement (AC sprain) 2: displacement about 50% but less than 100% 3: more than 100% displacement tear of AC and CC
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tx of AC dislocation
sling, don't reduce, ice, pain meds
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tx of residual pain from AC dislocation
mumford incision ( take out distal 1-2cm clavicle)
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most common bursitis in shoulder
subacromial bursa
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older patient, pain out of the blue in the anterolateral arm and shoulder
subacromial bursitis
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tx of bursitis
anti-inflammatories, cortisone
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secondary cause of subacromial bursitis
rotator cuff tendonitis
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4 muscles of rotator cuff
supraspinatus infraspinatus subscapularis teres minor
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spectrum of rotator cuff disease
intermittent inflammation chronic inflammation tendinosis tear
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rotator cuff dz associated with what activity
overhead
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where is the pain in impingement syndrome/rotator cuff dz
anterolateral shoulder
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positive impingement signs (4)
neer hawkins painful arc empty can
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positive impingement test
subacromial injection of lido relieves pain
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any reliable clinical test for full thickness tear
drop arm is the closest but not really
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rotator cuff tx (intermittent inflammation)
``` rest avoid overhead activities NSAIDs PT steroid inj ```
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if no relief in 6 weeks of intermittent rotator cuff inflammation what is the next step?
MRI
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tx of rotator cuff tear
surgery if full thickness and symptomatic
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what is an imitator of a rotator cuff dz
subluxation from subtle instability
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mechanism of a calcaneal fx
from a fall or MVA
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what to inspect with a calcaneal fx from a fall
follow the chain -> tibial plateau, hip, lumbar spine
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presentation of a calcaneal fx
unable to walk, huge swelling, ecchymoses
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tx of calcaneal fx
surgery if any displacement
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bohler's angle
angle between front and back of calcaneous normal 20-40 less in fx
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poor prognosis for calcaneal fx
persistent foot pain
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mechanism of talus fx
fall or twist
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why are talar fx hard to dx
unseen on plain film
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complication of talar fx
AVN of talar dome collapse of ankle ankle arthritis
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worst place for talar fx
neck
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presentation of talar fx
swelling, pain, unable to weight bare
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best imaging for talar fx
CT
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most common stress fx
metatarsal
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march fx
metatarsal stress fx
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where are metatarsal stress fx most common
2nd metatarsal
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best test for immediate dx of metatarsal stress fx
MRI | won't show up on xray for 10-14 days
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tx of metatarsal stress fx
casting
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evulsion of the base of 5th metatarsal
dancer's fx
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transverse fx of 5th metatarsal
jones fx
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difference between jones and dancers fx
no ligament involvement in jones
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oblique fx of the metatarsal due to fall or twist
trauma fx
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metatarsal fx involving the joint
neck fx
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most common MT involved in comminuted fx
1st
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most important toe for ambulation
1st
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high energy injury, minimal xray signs, common in MVAs, compression fx
lisfranc dislocation
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huge swollen foot w/o obvious pathology
lisfranc dislocation
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medial dislocation of 1st metatarsal
lisfranc dislocation
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which xrays do you need for lisfranc dislocation
AP oblique lateral
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achilles rupture, occurs to healthy or diseased tendons
ones that have had chronic achilles tendonitis
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comes down from jump, feels like he/she was kicked from behind
achilles rupture
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can pts ambulate after achilles rupture
yes, but cant resume play
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test to confirm achilles rupture
thompson sign
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tx for achilles rupture
closed or surgery
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which achilles tx is prefered for young people, athletes
surgical (faster recovery)
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which tx for achilles has higher chance of re-rupture
closed
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pain in arch and sole of the foot, pain/burning in medial ankle into arch and plantar foot
tarsal tunnel syndrome
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dx of tarsal tunnel syndrome
EMG/NCV
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tx of tarsal tunnel
rest, ice, NSAIDs, shoe modification
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first few steps out of bed are very painful, better with walking around
plantar fasciitis
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where does plantar fascia insert
calcaneus
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tender acutely mid-plantar heel pad
plantar fasciitis
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windlass phenomenoin
pain made worse with doriflexion of ankle and toes (plantar fasciitis)
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tx for plantar fasciitis
``` shoe modification rest ice taping stretching NSAIDs maybe steroid inj ```
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pain over 6 months of plantar fasciitis
consider surgery
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pain in forefoot, expecially with tight foods
interdigital neuroma (morton's)
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dx of interdigital neuroma
squeeze interspace and squeeze metatarsals together
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where is interdigital neuroma most common
2-3 interspace of toes
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tx of interdigital neuroma
metatarsal bar steroid injection some warent excision
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flexion of PIP
hammer toes
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flexion of PIP and DIP
claw toes
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how long must you pin hammer or claw toes for
6-8 wks
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first metatarsal in valgus
bunion
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cause of bunions
``` tight shoes adolescent bunions (genetics) ```
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ottawa ankle xray rules
only xray if.. pain in malleolar zone on either side and any one of the following.. bone tenderness in distal 6cm of tibia or fibula inability to bear weight both immediately and in the ER for 4 steps
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foot xray rules
pain in midfood zone and any one of the following bone tenderness at base of 5th metatarsal OR bone tenderness at navicular OR inability to bear weight immediately or in ER for 4 steps
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fracture of distal tibia
pilon fx
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mechanism of pilon fx
longitudinal impact
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tx of pilon fx
surgery
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tx of ankle fx
ORIF unless very distal (below mortise and evulsion fx)
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bimalleolar fx
deltoid ligament disruption and distal fibular fx
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high ankle sprain aka
maisonneuve fx
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maisonneuve fx
deltoid injury to medial evulsion to interosseous membrane to proximal fibula fx
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tx of maisonneuve fx
surgery
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which ligament sprains are most common in ankle
90% are lateral anterior talofibular calcaneofibular posterior talofibular
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degree of ankle ligament sprains
1. injury w/o lengthening 2. stretching w/o failure 3. complete rupture
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ankle sprain pain w/o instability
1st degrere
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ankle sprain instability and echymosis
3rd degree
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when see medial ankle sprain what do you look for
maisonneuve fx
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tx of ankle sprains
RICE, NSAIDs, activity as tolerated, PT, brace
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persistent pain ater sprain
talar dome injuries (chondral fx) AVN of talus occult fx tendon injuries
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best way to evaluate persistent pain after ankle sprain
MRI | CT if you suspect fx
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positive varus stress test
calcaneofibular ligament
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anterior drawer test positive
anterior talofibular ligament
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Brostrom repair
chronic instability from ankle sprain, tightens everything up
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two fx associated with the knee
distal femur | tibial plateau
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tx of tibial plateu and distal femur fx
surgery
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tx of patellar fx
fixation
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ottawa rules for knee
``` age 55+ tenderness of fibular head tenderness of patella inability to flex to 90 degrees inability to bear weight immediately or in ER ```
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most common knee fx
lateral tibial plateu fx
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best imaging to detect tibial plateau
CT | lateral xray
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most common site of open fx of tibia
distal 1/3 because poor soft tissue coverage
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sudden increase in activity point tenderness of tibia
stress fracture (most commonly in distal 3rd of tibia)
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three of 4 major ligaments of the knee are torn
dislocation
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what must you carefully evaluate with knee dislocation
vasculature | popliteal artery damage is common
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where does popliteal artery run
along back-side of tibia
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precaution to take with popliteal artery in a knee dislocation
artery may clot off at any time get a vascular surgeon involved! arteriogram to rule out intimal tear
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overuse injury to muscle or bone in leg
shin splints
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are shin splints a diagnosis or symptom
symptom
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cause of most overuse injuries in leg
shin splints
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three causes of shin pain in athletes
periostitis tibial stress fx chronic exertional compartment syndrome
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inflammation where muscle attaches to bone
periostitis (most common cause of shin pain in athletes)
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acute swelling anterior to patella and tendon | red, hot, good ROM, pain in full flexion
pre-patellar bursitis
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pre-patellar burisits aka
housemaid's knee
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tx for housemaid's knee
ice, rest, NSAIDs | may aspirate and inj steroid if resistant
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medial ligaments of the knee
sartorius, gracillus, semitendinosis
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bursitis caused by running
pes anserine
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where is the pes anserine bursitis
medial knee
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tx of pes anserine bursitis
ice, NSAIDS, change training schedule, inj if persistent
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pain worsened with climbing stairs
pes anserine bursitis
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jumper's knee aka
patellar tendinitis
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disabling inflammation of patellar tendon at inferior pole of patella
patellar tendinitis
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seen in athletes who perform repetitive jumping, running, or kicking activities
patellar tendinitis
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pain distal to patella exacerbated by deep knee bends or stair climbing
patellar tendinitis
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inferior patellar pain
patellar tendinitis
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tx for patellar tendinitis
rest NSAIDs PT strengthen squads and stretch hamstrings
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steroid injections contraindicated in what knee pathology
patellar tendinitis because it may rupture
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lateral knee pain in runners especially when going downhill
iliotibial band syndrome
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tx for IT band syndrome
ice, nsaids, change running schedule, stretch
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increased pressure laterally on knee and alteral patella rubs on the condyle
patellofemoral syndrome
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who does patellofemoral syndrome occur most in
adolescent girls
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pain, aching wien sitting with knees bent, squatting, going up stairs in an adolescent girl
patellofemoral syndrome
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PE in patellofemoral syndrome
negative
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pain with prolonged sitting with knee bent (theater sign)
patellofemoral syndrome
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XRAY and MRI findings in patellofemoral syndrome
negative
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patellofemoral syndrome tx
ice, nsaids, patellar braces or knee straps quad strengthening hamstring stretching
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patellofemoral pain syndrome aka
chondromalacia patella
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softening or destruction of cartilage on underside of patella
patellofemoral pain syndrome
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tx for patellofemoral pain syndrome
quad strengthening (especially vastus medialis) knee sleeve NSAIDs
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when do pts with patellofemoral pain syndrome need to see ortho
persistent symptoms anatomic abnormalities jerky painful patellar movements
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is patellar instability short or long term
short term usually
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how to tx recurrent dislocations of the patella
surgical realignment
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how to dx subluxations of the patella
abnormal Q angle
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Q angle
angle between the longitudinal axis of the quads and the patellar tendon
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anterior knee pain in adolescents worsens with running or squatting
osgood schlatter's
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tenderness directly over the tibial tubercle, remainder of knee normal
osgood- schlatters
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xray findings for osgood schlatters
nonezo
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traction apophysis
.... no idea
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toddler's fx
sudden twisting of tibia
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most common fx of toddler's & preschoolers
tibia fx
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suden refusal to bear weight or walk | swelling and warmth over fx site
toddler's fx
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tx for toddler's fx
long leg cast 3-4 wks
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are kids more likely to have a fx or ligament injury
fracture
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``` pain decreased ROM edema fever red, hot, swollen ```
osteomyelitis
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most common sites of bony malignnacy
long bones distal femur proximal tibia
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tx for combined ligament injury
surgery for one (usually ACL or PCL)
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unhappy triad of o'donoghue
ACL tear MCL tear medial meniscus tear
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tx for unahppy triad of o'donoghue
reconstruct ACL, debride or repair meniscus
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MCL or LCL more commonto tear
MCL
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force that tears MCL
outside force
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force that tears LCL
inside force
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tx of isolated collateral ligament tears
closed, even in 3rd degree | brce with early ROM
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how soon can one return to play after collateral ligament tear
6-8 wks
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backwards force on knee, dashboard injury, fall on bent knee, extreme hyperextension, falling on bent knee
PCL tear
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does PCL tear cause instability or disability
disability
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exam to dx PCL tear
posterior drawer
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long term complication of PCL tear
arthritis
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ACL's job
stabilizes tibia from coming forward on femur
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mechanism of ACL
non-contact | pivoting
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can people resume the game after ACL tear
no
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what happens an hour or two after ACL tear
huge hemarthrosis
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other causes of hemarthrosis besides ACL
fx peripheral meniscus tear capsular tears
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PE for ACL tear
lachman and anterior drawer
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best test that tells you whether ACL is torn or not
lachman
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best test to tell you if one is ACL dependent or independent
pivot shift test
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is MRI good or bad for ACL
okay, but since ACL is in the oblique plain it sometimes misses it
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ACL tear tx
1/3 need surgery (reconstruction) | either autologous or allograft
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how long does it take to rehab from ACL tear
about 6 months
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who does meniscus tears occur in?
young athletes with contact injuries | older people because cartilage stiffens
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most common torn meniscus
medial
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which meniscus most common to be torn with ACL tear
lateral
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can one go back into the game after a meniscus tear?
yes
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which meniscus is fixed
medial
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where is pain with a meniscus tear
posteromedial | with extension and flexion
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PE tests you can use for meniscus tear
McMurrays | apply's distraction
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best dx tool for meniscus tear
MRI
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locked knee with tear
meniscus from bucket handle tear lflipping to the front of knee
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when does hemarthrosis occur with mensicus tear
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