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PTA 211 Exam 1
Geriatric Orthopedics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| why do the LEs tend to atrophy more than the UEs in the elderly? | elderly population tends to walk less but still have to do ADLs- getting dressed, brushing hair, etc. |
| the elderly tend to lose ___ - ___% of their muscle mass | 30-40% |
| geriatric patients experience a greater decrease in type ___ muscle fibers | II |
| a decrease in type II fibers can lead to: (3) | decreased speed decreased balance reactions increased falls |
| strength peaks at age ___, and significantly declines over age ___ | peaks at 30 declines past 50 |
| signs of a spinal tumor in geriatric patients include: (4) | unexplained weight loss constant night pain rapid increasing neck/back pain dysphagia |
| signs of spinal infections in geriatric patients include: (3) | fever dysphagia UTI |
| risk factors for geriatric patients developing fractures include: (2) | hx of corticosteroid use above the age of 70 |
| signs of a spinal cord lesion in geriatric patients include: (5) | difficulty initiating urination positive Babinski sign increased clonus clumsiness loss of dexterity |
| signs of inflammatory arthropathy in geriatric patients include: (2) | marked morning stiffness that does not improve optic disease (iritis) |
| general signs of a neurological issue in geriatric patients include: (3) | cranial nerve signs ptosis pupil constriction |
| what are the 5 Ds of vascular issues? | diplopia dysphagia drop attacks dizziness dysarthria |
| what are the 3 Ns of vascular issues? | numbness nausea nystagmus |
| rotation of the cervical spine past ___% can occlude the vertebral artery in geriatric patients | 45% |
| osteoarthritis is twice as common in [males/females] | females |
| ___ is an older term for joint mobilization/manipulation | Maitland [grade] |
| ___ is an older term for manipulation with movement | Mulligan [technique] |
| ___ is an older term for extension exercises performed to centralize radiating pain | McKenzie [procedure] |
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