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classification of slap tear 3. {{c1::Bucket handle tear}}, with {{c1::intact biceps tendon}} anchor
Mallet Toe Treatment calluses should be trimmed
Rotator cuff tears occur primarily in the {{c1::supraspinatus}} tendon especially at the critical zone of hypovascular...
Disc herniation locations Central: typicaly present with {{c1::axial spinal pain}} +/- {{c1::radicular symptoms}}
C3–C7 Vertebrae unique characteristic cervical uncinate processes: raised margins along the {{c1::lateral}} aspect of th...
Possible Side Effects of Corticosteroids (oral or injection) Local: {{c1::Infection}} {{c2::Subcutaneous fat atrophy}} {...
During a s traight leg raise test, sciatic nerve tension at 30–70 degrees of hip flexion, Positive if pain radiates post...
Claw toe General Characterized by {{c1::extension}} of the MTP joint and {{c1::flexion}} of the PIP and DIP joints usua...
Chondromalacia patella is essentially a/an {{c1::arthroscopic}} diagnosis characterized by {{c2::softening}} of the pa...
scaphoid fracture Conservative treatment immobilization of the wrist in a {{c2::long thumb spica cast}} for {{c1::6}} we...
Claw toe Treatment Shoes with soft insoles and {{c1::high toe boxes}} {{c2::claw toe Splints}} are available Surgical co...
Maisonneuve fracture : Rupture of the anterior tibiofibular ligament extending through the interosseous membrane, whic...
Hyaluronan or hyaluronic acid ( HA ) Benefits enhanced {{c1::endogenous HA synthesis}} by synovial cells {{c2::proteog...
PROVOCATIVE TEST FOR AC JOINT IMPINGEMENT {{c1::Cross-chest (or scarf)}} test: Passive adduction of the arm across the m...
complications proximal humerus fracture {{c1::Brachial plexus}} injuries {{c1::Axillary}} nerve and artery injury {{c...
plantar fascitis General
Garden femoral neck fracture Stages 3 and 4 (displaced): Surgical Treatment: {{c1::bipolar/monopolar hemiarthroplasty}...
elbow dislocation {{c1::posterior::direction}} is the most common, occurring 98% of the time Associated injuries include...
Waddell’s signs: detects non-organic back pain Demonstration of more than {{c1::3}} signs may be cause for suspicion {{...
If {{c1::3}} or more SIJ provocation tests are present in the setting of {{c2::transitional}} pain the patient will be c...
Scoliosis Treatment Bracing: {{c1::20-40}} degrees
compression fracture Clinical Features Sudden onset of constant thoracolumbar pain Exacerbated with {{c1::Valsalva maneu...
spinal stenosis Neurologic sequelae may begin when the central canal is < {{c1::12}}mm (relative stenosis) to < {{c1::1...
{{c1::UCL}} {{c1::anterior band reconstruction}} aka Tommy John surgery
Morton’s neuroma
Impingement snydrome, Partial, or Full thickness RC tear Corticosteroid injection: Only up to {{c1::3}} injections shoul...
facet arthropathy treatment {{c1::facet joint injections}} {{c2:: dorsal rami medial branch radiofrequency ablation }}...
classification of slap tear 1. {{c1::Labral and biceps fraying}}, anchor {{c1::intact}} (11% of cases)
{{c1::MRI}} is the gold standard to evaluate the integrity of the rotator cuff , but... an {{c1::MRI arthrogram}} with {...
Thomas Test: used to assess {{c1::hip flexion contractures}}
uncinate processes aka {{c1::joints of Luschka}}
Lower Extremity Stress Fractures most common sites include: 1. tibia 2. {{c1::fibula}} 3. {{c2::metatarsals}}
Intertrochanteric hip fractures Surgical Treatment {{c1::sliding hip screw (A compression screw or angle nail plate) ma...
External snapping hip syndrome : May be due to a tight {{c1::ITB}} or gluteus maximus snapping over the {{c1::greater tr...
Hip Coxa valga occurs when the femoral neck-shaft angle is {{c1::increased}} the knees assume a {{c1::varus}} deformity
True Leg Length Discrepancy measure from the {{c1::anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)}} to the {{c2::medial malleolu}}...
ischio-femoral ligament: function is to limit {{c1::internal rotation}} of the hip
proximal Iliotibial band syndrome aka {{c1:: external snapping hip syndrome}}
{{c1::Valgus extension overload (VEO)}} Clinical Features {{c3::Postero-medial::location}} elbow pain lack of {{c4::ful...
Extensor Compartments of the Wrist Second compartment : {{c1::ECR-L}} {{c1::ECR-B}}
COMPLICATIONS OF AC JOINT INJURIES {{c1::clavicular fractures}} {{c2::Distal clavicle osteolysis}} {{c2::AC joint arthri...
Ober Test With the patient side lying with the uninvolved leg on the table, flex the knee to 90 degrees and then allo...
{{c1::O’Brien’s}} test: Used to detect {{c2::SLAP lesions}} *
Shoulder arthrodesis Indications Severe shoulder pain secondary to osteoarthritis (OA) Joint infection {{c1::Mechanical ...
sulcus sign : If an indentation develops between the acromion and the humeral head, the test is positive. examiner {{c1:...
Disc classifications. (B) {{c1::Prolapsed disc}}
proximal humerus fracture X-ray Imaging (trauma series) : {{c1::apical oblique}} view AP view scapular Y view axillary ...
Fractures at the base of the fifth metatarsal can be classified by zone: Zone 2 : Jones’ fracture occurs at the {{c1::me...
Extensor Compartments of the Wrist Sixth compartment : {{c1::ECU}}
Athletic Pubalgia aka {{c1::sports hernia}}