Blue boxes Lower Limb Flashcards
osteochondrosis
irritation and injury of the epiphyseal plates and developing bone
Avulsion fracture of hip bone
small part of bone (ASIS, anterior inferior iliac spine, ischial tuberosity, ischiopubic rami) is avulsed with a piece of a tendon or ligament
apophyses
bony projections that lack secondary ossification centers
Coxa vara
The angle of inclination between the long axis of the femoral neck and the femoral shaft is decreased
coxa valga
the angle of inclination between the long axis of the femoral neck and the femoral shaft is increased
The angle of inclination between the long axis of the femoral neck and the femoral shaft is decreased
coxa vera
What should always be considered in knee fractures or dislocations?
Compromised blood supply to the leg (integrity of popliteal artery)
Transverse march fractures
Stress fractures of the anterior cortex of the tibia
Inflammation of the tibial tuberosity and chronic recurring pain during adolescence
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Inflammation of the tibial tuberosity and chronic recurring pain during adolescence, caused by disruption of the epiphysial plate
Site of intramedullary infusion
anterior tibia
Dancer’s fracture
fracture of metatarsals
Os trigonum
bone accessory ossicle that occurs when a partly or even fully ossified center fractures and progresses to non-union of the secondary ossification center and the primary ossification center (of the talus)
Loss of distal leg pulses is a sign of ____.
arterial compression (Compartment syndrome)
DVT
Deep vein thrombosis, characterized by swelling, erythema, and warmth.
Venous statis causes
Incompetent, loose fascia that fails to resist muscle expansion, diminishing the effectiveness of the musculovenous pump. External pressure on the veins from bedding during a prolonged hospital stay or from a tight cast or bandage. Muscular inactivity.
thrombophlebitis
inflammation around veins (in DVT especially)
Reasons the great saphenous vein is used for coronary arterial bypasses
Readily accessible
A sufficient distance occurs between the tributaries and the perforating veins so that usable lengths can be harvested,
Its wall contains a higher percentage of muscular and elastic fibers than do other superficial veins
chondromalacia patellae
runner’s knee, overstressing of the knee region that causes soreness and aching around or deep to the patella
True or false: Ossification abnormalities (of the patellar) are nearly always unilateral.
False (they are bilateral)
The patellar tendon reflex tests the integrity of what spinal levels?
L2-L4
saphenous varix
localized dilation of the terminal part of the great saphenous vein
How to locate femoral vein
medial to femoral artery, which is palpable just below the midline of the inguinal ligament
An accessory (or replaced) obturator artery arises from ___.
the inferior epigastric artery
gluteal gait
a compensatory list of the body to the weakened gluteal side (after injury to the superior gluteal nerve).
positive Trendelenburg test
when a patient stands on one leg and the pelvis is pointed downwards on the unsupported side; indicates injury to superior gluteal nerve, fracture of the greater trochanter, and/or dislocation of the hip joint
Could also indicate congenital dislocation of the hip joint
Gaits associated with injured superior gluteal nerve
gluteal gait (list of body to the weakened side (raises hip on injured side to allow leg/foot to clear ground), steppage gait (lift the foot higher as it is brought forward),swing-out gait (swing the foot outward laterally)
Where should gluteal IM be administered?
In the superolateral quadrant of the buttocks
IM injectsion can also be given safely into the anterolateral part of the thigh, where the needle enters the _____.
Tensor fasciae latae