Spine
An X-ray of the spine in a patient affected by this condition would show bridging ossification across adjacent vertebral bodies, causing a so-called "bamboo spine".
What is ankylosing spondylitis?
Pain and parasthesias in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and ring finger is likely due to this condition.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Electrocution can lead to this shoulder injury.
What is posterior shoulder dislocation?
This physical exam finding is noted when you are able to relocate a dislocated dysplastic hip.
What is the Ortolani maneuver?
A positive Thompson test is indicative of this injury.
What is an Achilles rupture?
This physical exam test is caused by a monosynaptic segmental reflex.
What is a deep tendon reflex?
A Boxer's fracture should be treated with this type of cast.
What is an ulnar gutter cast?
This is the most appropriate treatment of an open fracture.
What is irrigation and debridement in the OR?
This is the anatomic reason why pediatric fractures tend to be less displaced than adult fractures.
What is thick periosteum?
Causes of this condition include trauma, alcoholism, steroids, and septic arthritis.
What is osteonecrosis?
Low back pain with left-sided calf pain and numbness in the S1 distribution is likely caused by this.
What is an L5-S1 posterolateral disc hernation?
Thickening of the finger flexor tendons that leads to catching on the A1 pulley causes this condition.
What is trigger finger?
This type of hip fracture can result in avascular necrosis.
What is a femoral neck fracture?
An avulsion fracture on the medial aspect of the patella is indicative of this condition.
What is patellar instability?
Negatively birefringent crystals are associated with this condition.
What is gout?
Vertebral wedging of 3 contiguous vertebra is most likely caused by this condition.
What is Scheuermann's kyphosis?
This deformity is caused by a central slip avulsion and causes hyperflexion of the PIP and extension of the DIP.
What is boutonniere deformity?
This type of hip fracture can be complicated by malunion.
What is intertrochanteric femur fracture?
This deformity can occur if a displaced supracondylar humerus fracture is treated in a cast.
What is cubitus varus?
Neurotrophic ulcers are treated with this type of cast.
A flexion distraction injury of the spine can lead to this type of fracture.
What is a Chance fracture?
This is a congenital wrist deformity that results in bowing of the radial shaft and dorsal subluxation of the distal radioulnar joint.
What is Madelung's deformity?
Bone remodeling can be encouraged with this treatment.
What is early weight-bearing?
A rigid flat foot is likely due to this condition.
What is tarsal coalition?
A short, sharp, dysplastic scoliosis occurs in this condition.
What is neurofibromatosis?