| Question |
Answer |
| Achilles Tendon Rupture |
-unexpected dorsiflexion while weight bearing OR forceful eccentric contraction of the plantar flexors
-"weekend warriors" men 30-50 y.o.
-impaired blood flow & repeated microtrauma
- + Thompson test (unable to stand on toes) |
| ACL sprain-grade III |
-Young athletic females
-poor blood supply in that area
-hyperflexion, rapid deceleration, hyperextension
-usually an associated meniscal repair
-Anterior drawer, Lachman, Lateral pivot shift, & Solcum tests |
| MCL sprain-grade II |
-Valgus stress test
-Return to previous function: 4-8 weeks
-partial tearing of ligament= joint laxity upon stretch |
| Patellofemoral Syndrome |
-Clarke's Sign
-Adolescent females
-damage to patellar articular cartilage |
| Plantar Fasciitis |
-chronic overuse
-excessive foot PRONATION during loading in gait
-severe heel pain upon standing in AM |
| Total Hip Arthroplasty |
-55+ with severe pain that cannot be relieved through conservative measures
-Posterolateral approach: posterior capsule interrupted, but aBductor muscles in tact
-Cemented: WBAT (PWB)/ Non-Cemented: TTWB 6 wks. |
| Total Knee Arthroplasty |
-damaged articular cartilage due to Osteoarthritis
-Post. Op: knee immobilizer, CPM, Cryotherapy, Elevation, etc. |
| Transfemoral Amputation (AK-Above Knee) |
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| Transtibial Amputation (BK-Below Knee) |
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