12: MSK Flashcards
Inflammation, irritation, and/or swelling of a tendon.
Tendonitis
3 causes of tendonitis.
- Injury
- Overuse
- Aging (tendon loses elasticity)
3 common symptoms of tendonitis.
- Pain
- Tenderness
- Increase of pain with movement
What is general management of minor MSK injuries?
- Always evaluate neurovascular with MSK injuries.
- Immobilize (24 hours)
- RICE
- Heat, ROM, ice (after 24 hours)
- NSAID or Tylenol
In a sprain, what can lead to small bone fragments that are visible on x-ray?
Avulsion at the points of origin or insertion usually results in one or more small bone fragments, which may often be identified radiographically.
A stretching or tearing of muscle or tendon.
Strain
Sprain classification schemes generally focus on the _____ aspects of the ligamentous injury.
Sprain classification schemes generally focus on the qualitative aspects of the ligamentous injury.
Ligamentous injury.
Sprain
Sprain of grade 1, 2, or 3?
Ligament is minimally torn. Stable joint.
Grade 1
Sprain of grade 1, 2, or 3?
Ligament is partially torn. Some instability of joint.
Grade 2
Sprain of grade 1, 2, or 3?
Complete ligament tear and joint instability.
Grade 3
Musculotendinous injury.
Strain
Strain grade 1, 2, or 3?
Complete rupture of a muscle or tendon. These can present with a palpable defect in the muscle or tendon. However, swelling in the area may make this difficult to appreciate. These injuries sometimes require surgery to reattach the damaged muscle and tendon.
Grade 3
Strain grade 1, 2, or 3?
Mild damage to individual muscle fibers (less than 5% of fibers) that causes minimal loss of strength and motion. These injuries generally take about 2-3 weeks to improve.
Grade 1
Strain grade 1, 2, or 3?
More extensive damage with more muscle fibers involved. However, the muscle is not completely ruptured. These injuries present with significant loss of strength and motion. These injuries may require 2-3 months before a complete return to athletics.
Grade 2