Tendinopathy & Faciopathy
This tendinopathy presents with pain 2–6 cm proximal to the calcaneal insertion and morning stiffness
What is Achilles tendinopathy?
This is the primary ligament injured during a lateral ankle sprain
What is the ATFL (anterior talofibular ligament)?
These three precautions apply after a posterior approach THA.
What are no hip flexion > 90°, no IR, and no ADD past midline?
This special test is the most sensitive for diagnosing an ACL tear.
What is the Lachman test?
These exercises help prevent DVT following lower extremity surgery.
What are ankle pumps and early ambulation?
Pain along the medial arch, difficulty with single-leg heel raise, and excessive pronation are characteristic of this tendinopathy
What is tibialis posterior tendinopathy
These three foot/toe deformities include hammer toe, claw toe, and this DIP-flexed deformity.
What is mallet toe?
A patient over age 50 with limited hip IR and pain with FABER likely has this condition.
What is hip osteoarthritis?
Joint line tenderness, Thessaly, and McMurray tests help diagnose this condition.
What is a meniscal tear?
After lumbar fusion, patients must avoid these three spine movements early in rehab.
What are bending, lifting, and twisting (BLT)?
This test, involving rising onto a decline board, helps confirm patellar tendinopathy
What is the decline squat test?
Burning pain between the 3rd and 4th metatarsal heads and a positive Mulder click indicate this condition.
What is Morton’s neuroma?
Mechanical clicking, positive scour test, and groin pain are associated with this pathology.
What is a hip labral tear?
A positive posterior sag sign and posterior drawer test indicate injury to this ligament.
What is the PCL?
After Achilles tendon repair, this motion is usually restricted early to protect the repair.
What is dorsiflexion beyond neutral?
Deep anterior groin pain with resisted hip flexion suggests this tendinopathy
What is iliopsoas tendinopathy?
This condition is often caused by tibialis posterior dysfunction and leads to medial arch collapse.
What is acquired flat foot deformity?
This condition includes lateral hip pain, Trendelenburg sign, and glute med/min involvement.
What is Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome?
This knee pathology includes anterior knee pain with stairs and squatting due to altered tracking.
What is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)?
Postoperative fever, wound drainage, and progressive neurological symptoms are examples of what?
What are post-surgical red flags requiring referral?
This condition causes “first-step pain” in the morning and tenderness at the medial calcaneal tubercle
What is plantar fasciopathy?
This condition results from hyperextension of the first MTP joint.
What is turf toe?
Pain with hip flexion, IR, and ADD (positive FADIR) most commonly suggests this pathology.
What is femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)?
Loss of full knee extension after ACL surgery risks this complication.
What is arthrofibrosis?
Excessive swelling, severe pain, redness, and warmth in the calf may indicate this condition.
What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?