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Shoulder Labral Tear associated complication

Acute rotator cuff tears ( i.e., athletes/trauma ) Statistics showed that surgical repair within the first {{c1::3}} wee...

Scheuermann kyphosis Etiology Failure of endochondral ossification {{c1::Intervertebral disc herniation}} {{c2::Anterior...

Chymopapain injections : Mechanism: {{c1::Dissolves}} {{c2::subligamentous disc herniations}} contained by the PLL Compl...

Retrocalcaneal bursitis can be often accompanied by {{c1::insertional achilles tendinitis}} and {{c2::Haglund deformity}...

trapezium fractures Clinical Features Body and trapeziometacarpal fractures present as tenderness of the dorsal wrist {{...

Lumbar Spondylosis / discogenic clinical features constant, deep, aching {{c1::axial::location}} discomfort

three-column model for evaluating thoracolumbar fractures instability defined by: {{c1::injury to middle column}} {{c1::...

Glenoid Labral Tears may be accompanied by {{c1::rotator cuff}} or {{c1::biceps tendon}} pathology {{c2::Repetitive ove...

posterior bursa ( baker's cyst ) located between the {{c1::medial head of the gastrocnemius::m.}} and {{c1::semimembr...

presentation of {{c1::chondromalacia patella}} is clinically the same as for patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) MRI may...

Osteoporosis of the hip Modifiable risk factors: {{c1::Alcohol}} and caffeine consumption {{c1::Smoking}} {{c1::steroids...

{{c1::Ludington’s}} test : assess for {{c2::Biceps rupture}} patient’s hands are resting on top of his/her head, the pa...

{{c1::Olecranon bursitis}} aka draftsman’s or miner’s elbow Diagnostic Studies +/- {{c2::aspirate analysis (culture/c...

Tibialis Anterior Spasticity Treatment Surgical: {{c1::SPLATT procedure}} often done along with {{c2::Achilles tendon le...

Deltoid Strain and Avulsion General Anterior deltoid injured during {{c1::acceleration}} phase of throwing Posterior del...

Neck and Back pain Red Flag Symptoms {{c1::gait ataxia/falls (significant neuro decline {numbness, weakness})}} {{c2::...

IT Band Syndrome special tests

Lower Extremity Stress Fracture Treatment those without pain on normal ambulation should avoid aggravating the injury (i...

ACL tear indications for MRI (clinical presentation) {{c1::unable to bear wieght}} {{c2::unstable (giving out)}} {{c3...

Morton’s neuroma General Irritation and degeneration of the distal interdigital nerves in the toes with eventual enlarge...

Mid-shaft humeral fracture treatment for the vast majority of patient's: {{c1::non-operative::op/non-op}}

Disc classifications. (C) {{c1::Extruded disc}}

Meyerding grading of slippage (spondylolisthesis) Grade 2: {{c1::26%}} – {{c1::50%}} slippage

Patellar tendonitis aka jumper's knee Clinical Features present with pain on high impact activity, such as jumping pain ...

Tibialis Posterior Tendon Injury when viewing the patient’s feet {{c1::from behind}} , more toes are visible on the aff...

Bounce Home Test with patient supine, the examiner flexes the knee while holding the heel knee is allowed to {{c1::ext...

CHRONIC AC JOINT INJURIES/PAIN {{c1::Corticosteroid injection::tx}}

Internal disc disruption Etiology: {{c1::Endplate fractures}} due to excessive loads

three-column model for evaluating thoracolumbar fractures Middle Contents {{c1::Posterior longitudinal ligament}} {{c1::...

Hip Flexor Strain Imaging AP and {{c1::frog leg lateral}} views are used to exclude {{c2::apophyseal avulsion fracture}}...

CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT: IMPINGEMENT, CHRONIC PARTIAL, AND FULL RC TEARS {{c1::Acute}} phase (up to 4 weeks) {{c2::Re...

Lower Extremity Stress Fractures Imaging CT is ordered when {{c1::MRI is inconclusive}}

Haglund Syndrome / retrocalcaneal bursitis Imaging "not required" retrocalcaneal bursa: {{c1::us}} Haglund Syndrome:...

Meyerding grading of slippage (spondylolisthesis) Grade 4: {{c1::76%}} – {{c1::100%}} slippage

anterior cruciate ligament tears operative management {{c1::acl reconstruction}} indications {{c2::injuries to multiple ...

PCL tear special tests posterior drawer

{{c1::March fracture}}: Metatarsal stress fracture

iliofemoral ligament: function is to limit {{c2::extension}} as well as {{c1::abduction}}, and {{c1::external}} rotation...

The Degenerative Cascade: Spondylosis Kirkaldy–Willis and Burton (1992) presented a functional degenerative classificat...

Measurement of vertebral rotation in scoliosis uses the {{c1::pedicle method}} Vertebral body is divided into six seg...

Hip ADductor strain Treatment Rest, ice, NSAIDs, and then advance to stretching and strengthening

C-bar splint Hand-finger orthosis that consists of a rigid C-shaped splint held firmly in the thumb and index finger F...

Transtibial Amputation/Below-Knee Amputation BKA should be in the proximal {{c1::50}}% of the tibia Within this range, p...

Medicare’s Functional Levels of Ambulation for Amputees (K-level) Funtional level K3 = {{c1::Unlimited community ambul...

Amputee Dermatologic Issues {{c1::Epidermoid cysts}} occur when {{c2::sebaceous glands}} are plugged by {{c2::kerat...

Mangled hand : Amputation is considered if irreparable damage occurs to {{c1::4}} of the 6 basic parts (skin, vessel...

ISCHIAL CONTAINMENT SOCKET {{c1::ML}} dimension is narrower than the {{c1::anterior-posterior}} measurement