Surgery
State the classification system for an acute Achilles tendon rupture and how many types are included?
Kuwada, 4 types
Best imaging modality for RA diagnosis
Gadolinium contrast (MRI)
What is the preferred criteria and instrument used in diagnosing a compartment syndrome?
Wicks catheter reading over 30-40mmHg
Two types of fractures listed in the Essex-Lopresti fracture classification
Name the 5 cardinal signs of a compartment syndrome
Pain, pallor, pulselessness, paresthesias, paralysis
A child who is toe walking presents with ankle stiffness and clonus on examination. What is the diagnosis?
Spastic equinus
Which principle states that adjacent fractures generally improve alignment after reduction of the initial fracture ?
Vassal Principle
A patient comes in with a dog bite which has broken the skin. What is your antibiotic of choice in this situation?
Augmentin (Amoxicillin/clavulonic acid)
Which year was the first edition published on AO?
1969
An RA patient forgot to take her corticosteroid the morning of surgery. What medical emergency are you concerned about her having?
Hypotensive crisis
A patient with sickle cell anemia presents to ED with confirmed osteomyelitis. What is the the most likely form of osteomyelitis in this patient?
Vascular insufficiency
Describe Vicryl suture (Material, style)
polyglycolic acid; coated and braided
A patient with well-controlled diabetes just ate 1 hr ago but needs an emergent transmetatarsal amputation. What would you do for a patient in this situation?
Spinal Block (if uncontrolled can do TMA without anesthesia)
Name the genetic risk factor for RA
Who is the APMA President Elect?
Patrick Deheer DPM