Ch.39 Lower Extremity Flashcards

1
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Intrinsic factors that lead to stress fx

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Poor dietary habits, altered menstration, biomechanic ABN

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Extrinsic factors that lead to stress fx

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Hard training surfaces, training erros, improper footwear/insoles

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What is the female athlete triad?

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Disordered eating, amenorrhea and low bone density

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4
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A rigid pes cavus food can lead to __.

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less shock absorption after heel strike

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5
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Pes planus foot does not allow ___.

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Pronation

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6
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Imaging of choice for stress fx

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MRI

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Problem w/ using bone scan to evaluate stress fx

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May remain positive after sx resolve

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8
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What can inhibit repair of stress fx?

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NSAIDs may reduce bone remodeling

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Femoral neck stress fx that require surgery

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Lateral side, fx line >50% width of neck

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Tx of femoral neck stress fx <50% of neck width

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Strict non-wt bearing for 4-6 weeks followed by progressive wt bearing rehab for 4-8 weeks

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Causes of AVN

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steroids, alcohol abuse, diabetes, lupus, sickle cell anemia

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12
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When is surgery indicated in AVN?

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Joint collapse> joint replacement

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13
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MC location affected by AVN

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femoral head

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14
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What is Legg-Calve-Perthes dz?

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Idipathic osteonecrosis of femoral head in children

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15
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MC affected by Legg-Calve-Perthes

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Boys 4-8 yo

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16
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Hx of Legg-Calve-Perthes

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Limping, restricted hip abduction, groin pain

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17
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Tx of Legg-Calve-Perthes

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Observation in abduction brace <6 yo; Osteotomy in older children

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18
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What is the MC hip disorder in adolescents?

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Slipped capiral femoral epiphysis

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19
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What is Slipped capiral femoral epiphysis?

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Injury to physeal plate of proximal femur w/ medial displacement of femoral head relative to shaft

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20
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Who is affected by SCFE?

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overweight boys <11 yoand girls <9 yo; hypothyroid and renal osteodystrophy

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21
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SCFE is bilateral ___ of the time

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50%

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22
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Hx of SCFE

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painful limp, leg held in flexion & ER

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23
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Tx of non-mild SCFE

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Closed or open reduction; restricted wt bearin for 4-6 wks

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24
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How will a pt w/ posterior hip dislocation hold their leg?

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Flexion, IR, ADDuction

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25
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How will a pt w/ anterior hip dislocation hold their leg?

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Extended, , ER, ABDucted

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26
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MC direction of hip dislocation

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Posterior

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27
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Tx of hip dislocation

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Emergent reduction under anesthesia, non-wt bearing for 3-4 wks, then protected wt bearinf ro 3 wks

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28
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Hx of acetabular labral tears

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Painful catching of hip in a particular angle

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29
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Imaging of choice for acetabular labral tears

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MR arthrography w/ gadolinium contrast

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30
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Tx of acetabular labral tears

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Relative rest, steroid injection, athroscopic surgery

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31
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What is Femoracetabular Impingement syndrome?

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Contact b/w boney prominences limiting ROM

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32
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What is Pincer impingement?

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Acetabular cause of impingement, overcoverage of femoral head

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33
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Whatis Cam impingement?

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Femoral cause of impingement, aspherial portion of femoral head-neck junction

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34
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Hx of Athletic pubalgia or Sportsman’s hernia

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Pain in lower abd and groin

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35
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Pain generators in Athletic pubalgia or Sportsman’s hernia

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Lower abd muscles enar superior pubic ramus, strain of hip flexors/adductors or stress fx of pubic rami/symphysitis

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36
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Tx of Athletic pubalgia or Sportsman’s hernia

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Strengthen abd muscles & hip girdle flexibility

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37
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What can be avulused w/ forceful contraction of rectus femoris?

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ASIS

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38
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Tx of Rectus femoris avulusion

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Ice, rest, gentle ROM & exercise as tolerated

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39
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What 2 muscles insert into the ITB band?

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Gluteus maximus & tensor fascia lata

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40
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Where does the ITB insert?

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Gerdy’s tubercle on anteriorlateral tibia

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41
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What imablance is seen in trochanter bursitis?

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Gluteus maximus weakness & tensor fascia lata tightness

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42
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What is lateral snapping hip syndrome?

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Audible snap as ITB band rubs over greater trochanter

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43
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What is internal snapping hip due to?

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Iliopsoas tendon rubbing over iliopectineal eminence or femoral head

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44
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Thigh muscles strains MC in what kind of training?

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Ballistic: power training where pt accelerates wt lifting & lowers wt suddenly (kettle bell swings)

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45
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When do hamstring strains occur?

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forceful eccentric contraction at full flexion/extension when muscle at mech disadvantage

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PE of hamstring strain

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Pain w/ passive stretch, resistance or palpation over defect, bruising distal to site of injury

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47
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Rehab of hamstring strain

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relative rest, gentle progressive ROM & stregthening, ballistic & sport specific exercises

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48
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MC group for ishcial avlusion fx

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15-25 yo; gymnasts, hurdlers, dance

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49
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Hx of ischial avulsion fx

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Sudden onset of pain at ischial site after forceful hamstring contraction w/ hip in full flexion & knee extension

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50
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MC location of adductor muscle strain

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Close to origin at inferior pubic ramus

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51
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MC activities w/ adductor muscle strain

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Soccer, hockey and skiing

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52
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MC invovled muscle in adductor strain

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Adductor longus

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53
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Sartorius muscle strain can cause an avulsion at __.

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ASIS origin

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54
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What is myositis ossificans?

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calcific transformation of intramuscular hematoma

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55
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MC location for myositis ossificans

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Quadriceps

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56
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What should be avoided in the first few days of intramuscular contusion?

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ASA & antiinflammatory meds as they can increase bleeding

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What is the MCC of knee pain in younger pts?

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Patellofemoral pain syndrome

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Causes of ABN patellar tracking in trochlear groove

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Tight quads, tight TIB, pes planus w/ tibial IR, weak hip ER/ABDuctors

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PE of patellofemoral pain syndrome

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tenderness to medial/lateral aspects of patella, apprehension of gliding patella and weak single leg squat

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What is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease?

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Pain at proximal patellar tendon at inferior pole of patella assoicated w/ swelling in 10-14 yo

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Tx of patellofemoral pain syndrome

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activity modification, closed chain quad exercises at 0-30 deg, lower limb flexibility, and hip/core strenghtening

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What is Osteochondritis dissecans?

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Lesion of subchondral bone w/or w/o cartilage involvement

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MC site for Osteochondritis dissecans

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Inferior portion of medial femoral condyle

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PE of Osteochondritis dissecans

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focal pain & swellling w/ activity that lessens w/ rest and mechanical sx

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MOI of acute meiscual tear

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Sudden forceful twisting motion on a planted foot

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66
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What does locking of the knee suggest?

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Bucket handle meniscus tear that has flipped into intercondylar notch

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67
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Hx of meniscal injury

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Slow onset swelling, pain w/ wt bearing & twisting, clicking in knee

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PE of meniscal injury

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Medial or lateral joint line tenderness, effusion, + McMurrays

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69
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Image of choice for meniscal injury

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MRI

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70
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Best prognosis of meniscal tears

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Simple>complex, Outer (vascularized)>Inner(nonvascularized)

71
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When to refer for surgery for meniscal tear

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limited function, persistent mechanical sx, recurrent pain & swelling, elite athletes who need to return to activity quickly

72
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MC injured knee ligaments

A

MCL & ACL

73
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Describe course of MCL

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Medial femoral condyl to proximal medial tibia; provides resistance against valgus force

74
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MOI of MCL sprain

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sudden valgus force w/ foot planted

75
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Tx of MCL sprain

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Immobilizer 1-2 wks w/ early gentle knee flex/ext, gradual return to full activies over 1-4 wks

76
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Describe course of ACL

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Medial wall of lateral femoral condyle anteromedially to anterior spine of tibial plateau

77
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What does the ACL prevent?

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Anterior displacement of tibia relative to femur

78
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MOI of ACL tear

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Rotation on a planted foot w/ knee in flexion & activated quads

79
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Hx of ACL tear

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Feeling pop, effusion, sense of unstable knee

80
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What is a Segond fx?

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small capsular avulusion fx of lateral tibial plateau pathognomic of ACL tear

81
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What muscle can be inhibited due to ACL tear?

A

Quadriceps

82
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Tx of ACL tear

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Knee immobilizer/hingebrace, ROM, quad strengthening, reconstruction after 1-2 wks to allow swelling to decrease, functional knee brace w/ activity if no surgery

83
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Describe course of PCL

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Posteriorly & inferiorly from femoral intercondylar knotch to posterior tibial spine

84
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What does the PCL prevent?

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Posterior displacement of tibia relative to femur

85
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MOI of PCL injury

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Forceful blow to proximal, anterior leg driving tibia posterior to femur

86
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Describe course of LCL

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lateral femoral condyle to fibular head

87
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What does the LCL prevent?

A

Varus froces at the knee

88
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What can be injured in the posterolateral corner of the knee?

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LCL, politeus tendon, peroneal nerve, posterolateral joint capsule, biceps femoris tedon, lateral head of gastroc, lateral meniscus, posterior meniscofemoral ligament

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Tx of prepatellar bursitis

A

Ice, compression, NSAIDs & avoiding kneelinig

90
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What inserts in the Pes Anserine?

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Sartorius, gracilis, semitedninosus insert at proximal anterior tibia

91
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Hx of Pes Anserine bursitis/tendonitis

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Pain in region of Pes Anserine

92
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What are biomechanical deficits associated w/ Pes Anserine inflammation?

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Weak core, medial hamstrins & hip adductors

93
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Hx of patellar tendionpathy/Jumper’s knee

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pain alone patellar tendon, usually at inferior pole of patella

94
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Risk of developing patellar tendonopathy

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Overloaded, repetitive knee flex/ext activities

95
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What are the biomechanic deficits associated w/ patellar tendonopathy?

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poor lumbar/hip extensor/ankle dorsiflexion activation

96
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Tx of patellar tendonpathy

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NSAID, ice, cross-friction masage, quad stretching, “Cho-Pat” strap

97
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Hx of Osgood-Schlatter dz

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Adolescent w/ pain at tibial tuberostiy exacerbated w/ activites & direct contact

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Radiographic hallmark of Osgood-Schlatter dz

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Irregularity and fragmentation of the tibial tuberosity

99
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Radiographic hallmark of Sinding-Larsen-Johansson dz

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Irregularity and fragmentation at origin of patellar tendon at inferior pole of patella

100
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Tx of Osgood-Schlatter dz & Singding-Larsen-Johansson dz

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Rest, Ice, quad stretch/strengthening, activity modification

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Hx of Quadriceps/patellar tendon rupture

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Forceful quad contraction w/ foot planted

102
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PE of Quadriceps/patellar tendon rupture

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Anterior knee swelling, palpable defect at proximal or distal patella, pt unable to extend knee

103
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Tx of Quadriceps/patellar tendon rupture

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Acutely placted in knee immobilize, NWB w/ crutches, surgical repair w/in a few days

104
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What is the “dreaded black line”?

A

tension-type stress fx of anterior cortex of middle 1/3 of tibia

105
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What is the risk of complete fx if activity is continued w/ tibial stress fx?

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60%

106
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Tx of tibial fx

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activity modification, pneumatic leg splints, IM fixation

107
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PE of chronic Achilles tendonopathy

A

Swollen, nodular, tender Achilles tendon

108
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Tx of Achilles tendonopathy

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ICE, NSAIDs, activity modifcation, stretching & strengthening

109
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What can toe running cause?

A

place excessive eccentric demands on ankle plantor flexors

110
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Rehab for Achilles tendonopathy

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Eccentric strengthening

111
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MOI of Achilles tendon rupture

A

Sudden, powerful eccentric force usually during ballistic sport

112
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Hx of Achilles tendon rupture

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Audible pop, feel as they were kicked in the calf

113
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Tx of Achilles tendon rupture

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Surgical reconstruction, immobilization up to 3 mo & aggressive rehab

114
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What is the function of tibialis posterior?

A

Ankle inverter, weak plantor flexor, supoorts medial longitudinal arch

115
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What is associated w/ posterior tibialis dysfxn?

A

pes planus, calcaneal eversion, RA

116
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How can you assess tibialis posterior?

A

Resistance test of ankle inversion w/ plantar flexion, viewing calcaneal motion from behind as pt performs slow heel raises

117
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A normally functioning tibialis posterior will allow the calcaneus to ___.

A

Rise in line w/ the leg or slight calcaneal varus

118
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Dyfxn of tibialis posterior allows the calcaneus to __

A

Rise in valgus

119
Q

What is shin splints?

A

Medial tibial stress syndrome

120
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Hx of medial tibial stress syndrome

A

Pain along medial &/or posteromedial border of tibia w/ rapid increase in activity

121
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What can cause excessive eccentric overload to ankle plantar flexors?

A

Toe walker or toe runner

122
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Tx of medial tibial stress syndrome

A

Ice, activity modification, tibialis posterior strengthening, foot orthoses for pes planus foot

123
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What is compartment syndrome?

A

Pressure in given muscle compartment ABN elevated

124
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What is acute compartment syndrome?

A

Caused by significant trauma, fx, crush injury, surgical emergency

125
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What is Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS)?

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Recurrent leg cramping or pain w/ activity esp in high volume runners

126
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What can occur w/ CECS?

A

temporary foot weakness during activity due to high pressures causing ischemia to tibial or peroneal nerves

127
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What is the definitive dx of CECS?

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Intramuscular compartment pressure testing: preexercise >15mmHg, 1 min postexercise >30mmHg, 5 min postexercise >20 mmHg

128
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Tx of CECS

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avoiding inciting activities, massage, fasciotomy or fasciectomy

129
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MOI of peroneal muscle injury

A

Lateral ankle sprain, peroneal muscles activate eccentrically to counteract the inversion moment

130
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PE of peroneal muscle injury

A

Tenderness to lateral leg 12 cm proximal to lateral malleolus

131
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Tx of peroneal muscle injury

A

Ankle rehab &/or surgery

132
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What can damage to the superior peroneal retinaculum cause?

A

Subluxation of peroneal tendons around lateral malleolus

133
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Navicular fx have a higher likelihood of ___ than other stress fx

A

Delayed union, nonuion or AVN

134
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Imaging of navicular fx

A

MRi or bone scan

135
Q

Which navicular fx has the best px?

A

Cortical break at dorsal aspect, heal in 3 mo

136
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Tx of navicular fx

A

NWB boot immobilization for 6-8 wk, bone stimulator or surgery if sx persist

137
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What are 5th metatarsal fx prone to?

A

Nonunion & refracture

138
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Tx of early 5th metatarsal fx

A

NWB boot immobilization for 6 wk, surgery if sx persist or if clear fx in an elite athlete

139
Q

Hx of Osteochondral lesions of the ankle

A

Hx of trauma, deep ankle pain, worse w/ WB & improved w/ rest

140
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PEof Osteochondral lesions of the ankle

A

Tenderness at subtalar joint & movement

141
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Imaging of Osteochondral lesions of the ankle

A

MRI

142
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MOI of lateral talus osteochondral lesions

A

Forced eversion & dorsiflexion

143
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What is the MC predictor of ankle sprains?

A

Previous ankle sprain

144
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What is the MC ligament injured in akle sprains?

A

Anterior talofibular ligament

145
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MC MOI in ankle sprains

A

Inversion & plantarflexion force

146
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What is a high ankle sprain?

A

Syndesmotic injury of thick ligaments connecting tibia & fibula

147
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How is the deltoid ligament injured?

A

Forceful & suddent ankle eversion

148
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What is a grade 1 ankle sprain?

A

partial ligament tear w/ no instability

149
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What is a grade 2/3 ankle sprain?

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partial to complete ligament tear w/ instability

150
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What is indicative of a grade 2/3 ankle sprain?

A

Postive anterior drawer test

151
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What is indicative of a syndesmotic injury?

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pain w/ squeeze test & ER w/ foot dorsiflexed

152
Q

How can avulsion fx of the 5th metatarsal occur?

A

pull of peroneus brevis tendon

153
Q

What can reduce risk of future ankle sprains?

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Balance & proprioceptive training to improve sensimotor control

154
Q

What functional tests should be used to test ability to return to sport after ankle sprain?

A

Shuttle run & single leg hopping

155
Q

What is Sever’s dz?

A

Traction apophysitis of Achilles tendon insertion on posterior calcaneus

156
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Who is commonly affected by Sever’s dz?

A

Adolescents during time of rapid growth

157
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Tx of Sever’s dz

A

Ice, relative rest, progressive heel cord stretching & calf strengthening, heel lift for a short period

158
Q

Who is commonly affected by Flexor hallucis longus overload?

A

Dancers, gymnasts, repetitive forceful toe flexion

159
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PE of flexor hallucis longus overload

A

Pain w/ resisted toe flexion, tender to muscle/tendon palpation, passive stretch of muscle does not reliably produced sx

160
Q

What muscles originate at the volar calcaneus?

A

Adductor hallucis, quadratus plantae, flexor digitorum brevis and abductor digiti minimi quinti

161
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Hx of plantar fascitis

A

volar heal pain worse w/ first few steps of the morning & tender from medial to midline w/ palpation

162
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Tx of plantar fascitis

A

resting night splint to prevent tight heel cord & plantar structures

163
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What should be evaluated in plantar fascitis?

A

Tibialis posterior/anterior, tight hamstring/heel cords & hip ER

164
Q

What is Morton’s neuroma?

A

Irritation of one of the interdigital nerves of the foot as it passes through the transverse ligament of the metatarsal heads

165
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What is the MC location of Morton’s neuroma?

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B/W 3rd & 4th metatarsal heads

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Hx of Morton’s neuroma

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pain at metatarsal heads, referred pain or parasthesia to 2 toes innervated by the nerve, sensation of wrinkle in sock or pebble in shoe

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What can exacerbate the pain in Morton’s neuroma?

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Forefoot WB, narrow toe boxes & high heels

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PE of Morton’s neuroma

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Click when palpating neuroma esp w/ squeezing metatarsal heads

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What is the MC metatarsal head involved in metatarsalgia?

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2nd metatarsal head

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Tx of sesmoiditis, metatarsalgia & Morton’s neuroma

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Unload forefoot w/ gel inserts, orthoses, premetatarsal pads, larger toe boxes, avoiding high heels, steroid/lidocaine injection

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What is turf toe?

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sudden forceful hyperextension of 1st MCP joint causing sprain of joint capsule/ligametns

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What has increased the incident of turf toe?

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Artificial turf

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Tx of turf toe

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Stiff-soled shoes to protect joint for 3-4 wks