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Treatment Traumatic GHJ Instability (TUBS) Surgical : should be considered if rehabilitation fails, and in active indivi...

spondylosis is a fracture of the pars interarticularis which is located at the junction of the {{c1::pedicle}} , {{c1:...

the (shoulder) load and shift test can be graded with the {{c1::Hawkin's}} scale for {{c3::anterior}} stability caveat, ...

Precautions status post-TSA ( Total shoulder arthroplasty) Stage 3: >12 weeks Precautions: Previous {{c2::ROM}} precaut...

{{c1::pivot shift}} test : gold standard phys-ex test for ACL injury becuase it is {{c2::highly specific (98%)}} tibia i...

RC tears rarely affect people younger than {{c1::40}} years old

Extensor Compartments of the Wrist First compartment : {{c1::Abductor pollicis longus (APL—“All peanut lovers”)}} {{c1...

{{c1::Apophyseal}} injuries injuries in a {{c2::growing}} {{c2::adolescent}} (epidemiology) athletes, that cause in...

{{c1::Instability}}: translation of the humeral head with respect to the glenoid fossa

AC joint injuries Imaging {{c1::Weighted (10 lb) anterior–posterior (AP) radiographs::image modality}} of the shoulder T...

Mallet finger : Rupture of the extensor tendon at its insertion (aka {{c1::Zone 1}} extensor tendon injury)

osteonecrosis ( AVN ) of the hip Treatment Bracing and casting may help in the pediatric AVN, aka {{c3::Legg–Calvé–Perth...

SIJ dysfunction Clinical Features Location: aka {{c3::Fortin Finger}} Test Acute or gradual lumbar and buttock pain may...

Turf Toe Treatment rest, ice, NSAID's {{c1::taping (big toe to the smaller toe)}} or {{c1::toe spacers}} a {{c2::gra...

Glenoid Labral Tears Clinical Features similar to that of {{c3::shoulder instability::pathology}}: {{c1::clicking}}, {{c...

1st digit UCL sprain aka skier's thumb Clinical Features {{c1::Instability}} of the MCP joint Prior to stress examinatio...

{{c1::Intertransverse}} ligaments : Connect TP to TP Function: Resist lateral flexion of the spine

Hamstring Strain Provocative test Pain elicited in the {{c1::ischial}} region with {{c2::resisted knee flexion}}

medial tibial stress syndrome Treatment relative rest is first, NSAID's, stretching of the posterior compartemnt when...

Scoliosis Surgical indications: Relentless progression Neurological Dysfunction >50 degrees in the {{c1::skeletally matu...

Prolapsed disc: Nuclear material protrudes into {{c1::an annulus defect}}

{{c1::Anterior drawer}} test: Passive anterior displacement of the humeral head on the glenoid confirms {{c2::anterior...

Acute AC Joint Injury, Conservative Treatment Types I and II : Rest, ice, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)...

acute compartment syndrome Imaging and Testing {{c1::Slit catheter}} technique: inserting a catheter into the compartmen...

osteochondritis dissecans Treatment The patient must be {{c1::protected from weight bearing}} surgical candidates are ...

patellofemoral syndrome physical examination clarke sign TTP of the medial / lateral boarder of the patella observation ...

Nutcracker fracture : {{c1::Cuboid fracture}}

popliteus tendonitis Clinical Features {{c1::Lateral}} knee pain typically during {{c2::downhill}} activities and with e...

scaphoid fractures the most common location is the {{c1::waist}} fracture

{{c1::Kienböck’s disease}}: General Idiopathic loss of blood supply to the {{c3::lunate}} bone, which causes AVN (osteon...

Bounce Test: Provocative test for Valgus extension overload (VEO) Flex elbow to {{c3::30}} degrees and repeatedly {{c1::...

Acromion morphology types: Type I → {{c1::Flat}} Type II → {{c1::Curved}} Type III → {{c1::Hooked}}

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Clinical Features presents with groin or hip pain but may also present as thigh or kne...

( ACL ) originates at the posteromedial aspect of the {{c1::lateral}} femoral condyle, travels inferiorly and {{c1::...

terrible triad (also known as O’Donoghue’s triad) involves simultaneous injury to: {{c1::ACL}} {{c1::MCL}} {{c1::medi...

proximal humerus fracture o ccurs primarily in {{c1::older osteoporotic patients::epidimiology}}

chronic exertional compartment syndrome Imaging and Testing

Skier's thumb Imaging

Piriformis Syndrome Treatment Stretching of the {{c1::external rotator}} hip muscles, NSAIDs, and US are the initial the...

Degenerative Joint Disease of the Shoulder X-ray Imaging 1. AP view: - {{c1::internal rotation}} - {{c1::external rotat...

Contraindications for Needle Aspirations and Injections (ie. corticosteroids) Absolute {{c1::Anesthetic or Corticosteroi...

ganglion cyst Treatment {{c1::Immobilization}} {{c2::Aspiration of the cyst (90% recurrence)}} {{c2::Surgical removal i...

medial tibial stress syndrome Clinical Features gradual onset of pain along the posteromedial border of the tibia pain ...

{{c1::spondylolisthesis}} General Slippage of a vertebral body with respect to the vertebral body below it Occurrence i...

{{c1::Hill–Sachs lesion}}: {{c2::Compression fracture}} of the {{c3::postero-lateral humeral head}} caused by abutment ...

LCL tear physical eamination varus stress test (as in MCL injury should be preformed {{c2::at 2 different angles (0 and ...

femoral neck stress fracture epidimeiology should be suspected in {{c1::Endurance athletes}}

determine if Leg Length Discrepancy is due to femur or tibia patient supine, flex the knees 90 degrees, feet flat on tab...

Rockwood Classification of AC Joint (Shoulder) Separations {{c2::Type 1}} AC ligament: {{c1::sprained}} CC ligament...

Piriformis syndrome Clinical Features Pain may present in the {{c1::lateral}} {{c1:: buttock}}, and proximal {{c1::pos...