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What are the 3 phases of adhesive capsulitis?

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Freezing (2–9m), Frozen (4–12m), Thawing (5–24m)

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How is frozen shoulder diagnosed?

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Clinically with painful restriction of movement and normal X-ray

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What is the first-line treatment for frozen shoulder?

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Conservative: analgesia, steroid injection, local heat, pendulum exercise

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What is a surgical treatment option for frozen shoulder?

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Arthroscopic capsular release

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What are risk factors for frozen shoulder?

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DM, hyperthyroidism, Dupuytren’s, cardiac disease, hemiplegia

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What causes impingement syndrome?

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Repetitive compression of tendons under the subacromial space

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Name common sports causing impingement.

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Swimming, throwing, tennis, weightlifting, volleyball

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Clinical features of impingement syndrome?

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Pain with overhead activity, night pain, deltoid area tenderness

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Special tests for impingement?

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Hawkins-Kennedy and Neer tests

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Imaging for shoulder impingement?

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Ultrasound, MRI if suspect labral tear

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Conservative treatment of impingement?

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Avoid impingement position, NSAIDs, physiotherapy

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When is surgery indicated in impingement syndrome?

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No improvement after 3 months or full-thickness tear

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What is biceps tendinitis?

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Inflammation of long head of biceps tendon

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Clinical features of biceps tendinitis?

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Anterior shoulder pain, tenderness in bicipital groove, snapping

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Special tests for biceps tendinitis?

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Speed’s test, Yergason’s test, resisted elbow flexion

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What is Popeye sign?

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Visible bulge from complete biceps tendon tear

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What are causes of rotator cuff tear?

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Acute trauma, chronic degeneration, repetitive overhead use

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Special tests for rotator cuff tear?

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Drop arm, Jobe’s, belly press, resisted external rotation

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Treatment for rotator cuff tear?

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Analgesia, immobilization, surgical repair

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What is subacromial bursitis?

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Inflammation of bursa causing shoulder pain in mid-arc elevation

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Cause of lateral epicondylitis?

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Repetitive wrist/arm extension (e.g., tennis)

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Special test for lateral epicondylitis?

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Cozen’s test

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Cause of medial epicondylitis?

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Overuse of wrist flexor-pronator muscles (e.g., golf)

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Treatment for epicondylitis?

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RICE, NSAIDs, steroid injection, physiotherapy

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Mechanism of ACL injury?
Lateral blow to knee, hyperextension, twisting
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Most sensitive test for ACL tear?
Lachman’s test
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ACL injury common in which group?
Female athletes
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Imaging for ACL injury?
Radiograph for Segond fracture, MRI for confirmation
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Management of ACL tear?
Physical therapy, ACL reconstruction if needed
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ACL graft sources?
Patellar tendon, hamstring tendon
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Recovery time after ACL reconstruction?
6 months (athletes), 9–12 months (non-athletes)
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Mechanism of PCL injury?
Dashboard injury, fall on flexed knee
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Special tests for PCL injury?
Posterior drawer test, quadriceps active test (posterior sagging)
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Management of PCL injury?
Protected WB, rehab, repair/reconstruction
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What is dial test used for?
Diagnosis of PLC (posterolateral corner) injury
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What is the unhappy triad of knee?
ACL, MCL, meniscus tear
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MCL injury mechanism?
Valgus and external rotation force
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LCL injury mechanism?
Varus stress, hyperextension
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Special tests for MCL and LCL injuries?
Valgus stress test (MCL), varus stress test (LCL)
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Mechanism of meniscus tear?
Rotational force on flexed knee with planted foot
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Common site of meniscus tear?
Medial meniscus
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Types of meniscus tear?
Longitudinal, radial, horizontal
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Special tests for meniscus injury?
McMurray, Apley’s, Thessaly tests
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Ottawa ankle rules for radiograph?
Inability to bear weight, malleolus/navicular/5MT tenderness
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Most common ankle sprain?
Lateral (inversion) sprain
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High ankle sprain involves which ligament?
Syndesmotic ligament
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What ligaments are injured in lateral ankle sprain?
ATFL, CFL, PTFL
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Management of ankle sprain?
RICE, NSAIDs, fixed ankle guard
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Plantar fasciitis symptoms?
Heel pain on first steps in morning, tenderness on dorsiflexion
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Achilles tendinitis symptoms?
Posterior heel pain, swelling, thickening
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Management of plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis?
Rest, ice, NSAIDs, physiotherapy, footwear adjustment

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