Gait
This gait pattern is characterized by high stepping and foot slapping due to weak dorsiflexors.
What is foot drop gait (or steppage gait)?
these 2 ankle movements are to be avoided during the maximum protection phase of a lateral ankle sprain.
What is plantarflexion and inversion?
When treating a patient with spondylolisthesis this position should be AVOIDED
what is spinal extension?
this shoulder pathology is characterized by decreased shoulder ROM, pain, inflammation, fibrous synovial adhesions, and reduction of the joint cavity
what is adhesive capsulitis?
The classification of drug that amoxicillin falls under. This is often used after joint surgeries or traumatic injuries to prevent infection, but may cause nausea, diarrhea, or rashes.
What is an antibotic?
A patient with a positive Trendelenburg sign may show this compensatory gait pattern.
What is a lateral trunk lean (or Trendelenburg gait)?
this injury commonly occurs after a fall on a hyper flexed knee or a dashboard injury from a motor vehicle accident
What is a PCL injury ?
This is a bony defect (stress fracture or fracture) in the pars interarticularis of the posterior elements of the spine.
What is spondylolysis?
This injury is associated with tommy john surgery
What is Ulnar Collateral Sprain?
The Hawkins-Kennedy shoulder test assesses for this injury by passively flexing the arm while internally rotating the shoulder.
What is impingement of the supraspinatus tendon?
Weakness of this muscle group often leads to a backward trunk lean during stance phase
What are the gluteus maximus muscles (or hip extensors)
Malunion, Delayed union, Nonunion , and avascular necrosis are all complications accompanying a fracture occurring where in the hip ?
What is a femoral neck fracture?
When treating a patient with scoliosis, this is the side of the curve that is STRENGTHENED.
What is the convex side?
injury to which structure would cause numbness/tingling in the right hand. Symptoms are reported on the palm, palmar surface of the first two fingers, and bad of the thumb
What is the median nerve?
These medications, such as Oxycodone and Morphine, reduce pain by acting on the central nervous system, but increase fall risk due to drowsiness and orthostatic hypotension
What are Opioids?
This muscle group is active at the ankle during heel strike to control plantarflexion and prevent foot slap.
What are the dorsiflexors (primarily tibialis anterior)?
Acute fracture of the proximal femur in older adult, Failed internal fixation , and Severe degeneration of the head of the femur are all indications for which type of surgical procedure? -
What is hemiarthroplasty?
this type of herniation occurs when, disc material extends beyond the posterior longitudinal ligament or the IV disc space
What is sequestration?
AC jt. Sprain classified by: moderate pain, some dysfunction; rupture of AC ligaments and partial corocoacromial ligament tear decreased ADD/ABD; palpable gap between acromion and clavicle
What is a grade 2 ?
This over-the-counter NSAID is commonly used for pain and inflammation but carries risks of GI bleeding and kidney injury, especially in the elderly.
What is Ibuprofen ?
Approximately this many degrees of great toe extension is required during toe-off to allow for proper push-off during gait.
What is 60 degrees?
Salvage procedure performed after failed arthroplasty of the ankle. Provides the patient moderate mobility with good stability
What is Ankle arthrodesis or fusion?
this is an inflammatory disease that, over time, can cause some of the bones in the spine (vertebrae) to fuse – producing a flattened lumbar curve and exaggerated thoracic kyphosis. Often effecting more men than women.
What is ankylosing spondylitis?
Radius fracture within 2.5 cm of the wrist in which the distal fragment is displaced in a dorsal direction
What is a colles fracture?
This special test is performed to assess ACL integrity by placing the knee in 20–30 degrees of flexion and applying an anterior force to the tibia. A soft or mushy end feel may indicate a positive result.
What is the Lachman Test?