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Femoral Neck Fracture Garden Stages III and IV: s/p hemiarthroplasty or total hip replacement Postop rehabilitation: Re...

{{c1::Dislocation}} : complete separation of the humeral head from the glenoid fossa without immediate reduction

1st digit UCL sprain aka skier's thumb physical examination position the joint in approximately {{c1::30}} degrees of {{...

scaphoid fractures {{c2::one-third::fraction}} develop osteonecrosis of the bone secondary to its blood supply the {{c1:...

procedure for shoulder impingement snydrome: {{c1::subacromial injection}} anesthetic can be beneficial in differentiati...

flexor/extensor tendon injuries (hand) imaging

Flexor Tendon Injury physical examination perform maneuver to isolate the action of both the {{c2::FDP}} and the {{c2::F...

ANKLE SPRAIN GRADING Grade 3 (Severe) : {{c1::Complete tear of the ATFL and CFL}}

Lower Extremity Stress Fractures Orthopedic refferral for: {{c1::high risk site}} {{c2::progression on imaging}} {{c3:...

Degenerative joint disease of the shoulder Conservative Treatment ROM {{c1::RC strengthening}} NSAID {{c2::GHJ corticost...

Vertebral Traction : Cervical region: 20 degrees to 30 degrees of flexion with {{c1::25}} lb. of resistance Lumbar regio...

Chronic Rotator Cuff Tear X-ray Imaging Findings {{c1::Superior migration}} of the humerus {{c2::Flattening}} of the {{c...

posterior hip dislocation complications common etiology: {{c3::MVC (knee strikes the dashboard)}} the {{c1::sciatic}} n...

absolute contra-indication to both TSA and

Mallet finger: (Zone 1 and Zone 2 extensor tendon injury managed similarly) Treatment {{c1::stack splint::specific name}...

{{c1::Jersey finger}} : rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon (FDP) at its insertion (Zone {{c2::I}} injury...

hyperactivity of the {{c1::Tibialis Anterior}} often contributes to equinovarus deformities

three-column model for evaluating thoracolumbar fractures Posterior Contents {{c1::Posterior ligaments: Ligamentum flavu...

LABRUM Fibrocartilaginous tissue surrounding the glenoid fossa Serves as an attachment site for: {{c3::biceps long hea...

{{c1::Lateral pivot-shift}} test : Assesses the {{c2::LCL}} for {{c2::postero}}-{{c2::lateral}} instability

snapping hip syndrome Treatment Relative rest, ice, and NSAIDs Rehab focuses on {{c1::correction of biomechanics}}, as ...

ankle sprain Grade 3: Controversial: Conservative versus surgical Indications for surgery {{c1::bony avulsions}} {{c2:...

RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE General commonly associated with {{c1::Dislocations of the elbow}}

Treatment Traumatic GHJ Instability (TUBS) "early" Conservative : {{c1:: Sling immobilization}}: Length of time is vari...

Scoliosis Bracing : primarily used to {{c1::prevent worsening (does not correct)}} Worn {{c2::23}} hours a day until ...

THA Anterior Approach Advantages Less likely to cause {{c2::leg length discrepancy}} Less likely to cause {{c2::ABductor...

chronic exertional compartment syndrome Imaging and Testing Compartmental tissue pressure measurement is the “gold st...

Ober Test: for contraction of the {{c1::tensor fascia lata}} or {{c1::iliotibial band (ITB)}} tightness

Spondylolysis (pediatric) Treatment Relative rest (ie. avoidance of high impact exercises/activities until pain free or...

Medial scapular winging : (serratus) {{c3::Bench pressing::etiology}} or {{c3::wearing heavy pack straps::etiology}} can...

{{c1::calcific tendonitis::dx}} Sharp pain in the shoulder with ROM, particularly with shoulder abduction and overhead a...

{{c2::Hallux valgus}} aka {{c3::Bunnion}} Lateral deviation of the first toe > normal angle of {{c1::15}} degrees betwe...

ankle sprain Imaging X-rays with AP, lateral, and mortise views (ottowa ankle rules) +/- {{c1::Stress views}} are option...

McMurray Test for Medial Meniscus Place a {{c1::valgus}} stress on the knee with the leg {{c1::externally}} rotate...

Morton’s neuroma Physical Exam : apply {{c1::dorsal and plantar pressure to the interdigit web space with one hand}} ...

classification of slap tear 1. {{c1::Labral (and biceps) fraying}}, {{c1::intact}} biceps tendon anchor (11% of cases)

GLENOHUMERAL INSTABILITY X-ray films views {{c1::AP}} {{c1::scapular-Y}} {{c1::axillary lateral}}

Scoliosis most common clinical presentation is typically {{c1::asymptomatic}}

Midshaft humeral fracture {{c2::95}} % of patients will regain their radial nerve function within {{c1::6}} months

Spondylolysis (pediatrics) Imaging X-rays: {{c1::Oblique}} views may demonstrate a pars defect represented by the calssi...

Impingement/Rotator Cuff tear Imaging Plain films (AP) {{c1::Supraspinatus}} Aka {{c1::"shoulder outlet"}} view = Assess...

osteochondrosis (panner's) disease elbow Mechanism continued Believed to be caused by interference in {{c2::blood supply...

Stress fractures of the Humerus Treatment Symptoms usually resolve with activity restriction of {{c1::8}} weeks in adult...

Adhesive Capsulitis STAGES {{c1::Painful}} stage: Progressive vague pain lasting roughly 8 months {{c1::Stiffening}} sta...

Indications for NCS/EMG in Racidulopathy {{c1::MRI equivocal}} persistent unexplained symptoms with {{c2::true weakness...

L5 Radiculopathy sensory {{c1::antero-lateral thigh}} {{c1::lateral calf}} {{c1::foot dorsum (1st or 2nd toe)}}

Scoliosis Types of bracing {{c1::Milwaukee brace}} : High thoracic curves (apex at T8) {{c1:: Low-profile TLSO}}: Low...

scaphoid fracture surgical treatment: Fractures of the {{c1::proximal pole}} {{c2::displaced (>1 mm)}} fractures fractu...

{{c1::Jerk::phys-ex}} test: assess for {{c2::Posterior GHJ instability}}

Physical Evaluation of Scoliosis {{c1::ADAMS TEST (FORWARD BENDING TEST)::eponym}}