Ch.39 Lower Extremity Flashcards
Intrinsic factors that lead to stress fx
Poor dietary habits, altered menstration, biomechanic ABN
Extrinsic factors that lead to stress fx
Hard training surfaces, training erros, improper footwear/insoles
What is the female athlete triad?
Disordered eating, amenorrhea and low bone density
A rigid pes cavus food can lead to __.
less shock absorption after heel strike
Pes planus foot does not allow ___.
Pronation
Imaging of choice for stress fx
MRI
Problem w/ using bone scan to evaluate stress fx
May remain positive after sx resolve
What can inhibit repair of stress fx?
NSAIDs may reduce bone remodeling
Femoral neck stress fx that require surgery
Lateral side, fx line >50% width of neck
Tx of femoral neck stress fx <50% of neck width
Strict non-wt bearing for 4-6 weeks followed by progressive wt bearing rehab for 4-8 weeks
Causes of AVN
steroids, alcohol abuse, diabetes, lupus, sickle cell anemia
When is surgery indicated in AVN?
Joint collapse> joint replacement
MC location affected by AVN
femoral head
What is Legg-Calve-Perthes dz?
Idipathic osteonecrosis of femoral head in children
MC affected by Legg-Calve-Perthes
Boys 4-8 yo
Hx of Legg-Calve-Perthes
Limping, restricted hip abduction, groin pain
Tx of Legg-Calve-Perthes
Observation in abduction brace <6 yo; Osteotomy in older children
What is the MC hip disorder in adolescents?
Slipped capiral femoral epiphysis
What is Slipped capiral femoral epiphysis?
Injury to physeal plate of proximal femur w/ medial displacement of femoral head relative to shaft
Who is affected by SCFE?
overweight boys <11 yoand girls <9 yo; hypothyroid and renal osteodystrophy
SCFE is bilateral ___ of the time
50%
Hx of SCFE
painful limp, leg held in flexion & ER
Tx of non-mild SCFE
Closed or open reduction; restricted wt bearin for 4-6 wks
How will a pt w/ posterior hip dislocation hold their leg?
Flexion, IR, ADDuction
How will a pt w/ anterior hip dislocation hold their leg?
Extended, , ER, ABDucted
MC direction of hip dislocation
Posterior
Tx of hip dislocation
Emergent reduction under anesthesia, non-wt bearing for 3-4 wks, then protected wt bearinf ro 3 wks
Hx of acetabular labral tears
Painful catching of hip in a particular angle
Imaging of choice for acetabular labral tears
MR arthrography w/ gadolinium contrast
Tx of acetabular labral tears
Relative rest, steroid injection, athroscopic surgery
What is Femoracetabular Impingement syndrome?
Contact b/w boney prominences limiting ROM
What is Pincer impingement?
Acetabular cause of impingement, overcoverage of femoral head
Whatis Cam impingement?
Femoral cause of impingement, aspherial portion of femoral head-neck junction
Hx of Athletic pubalgia or Sportsman’s hernia
Pain in lower abd and groin
Pain generators in Athletic pubalgia or Sportsman’s hernia
Lower abd muscles enar superior pubic ramus, strain of hip flexors/adductors or stress fx of pubic rami/symphysitis
Tx of Athletic pubalgia or Sportsman’s hernia
Strengthen abd muscles & hip girdle flexibility
What can be avulused w/ forceful contraction of rectus femoris?
ASIS
Tx of Rectus femoris avulusion
Ice, rest, gentle ROM & exercise as tolerated
What 2 muscles insert into the ITB band?
Gluteus maximus & tensor fascia lata
Where does the ITB insert?
Gerdy’s tubercle on anteriorlateral tibia
What imablance is seen in trochanter bursitis?
Gluteus maximus weakness & tensor fascia lata tightness
What is lateral snapping hip syndrome?
Audible snap as ITB band rubs over greater trochanter
What is internal snapping hip due to?
Iliopsoas tendon rubbing over iliopectineal eminence or femoral head
Thigh muscles strains MC in what kind of training?
Ballistic: power training where pt accelerates wt lifting & lowers wt suddenly (kettle bell swings)
When do hamstring strains occur?
forceful eccentric contraction at full flexion/extension when muscle at mech disadvantage
PE of hamstring strain
Pain w/ passive stretch, resistance or palpation over defect, bruising distal to site of injury
Rehab of hamstring strain
relative rest, gentle progressive ROM & stregthening, ballistic & sport specific exercises
MC group for ishcial avlusion fx
15-25 yo; gymnasts, hurdlers, dance
Hx of ischial avulsion fx
Sudden onset of pain at ischial site after forceful hamstring contraction w/ hip in full flexion & knee extension
MC location of adductor muscle strain
Close to origin at inferior pubic ramus
MC activities w/ adductor muscle strain
Soccer, hockey and skiing
MC invovled muscle in adductor strain
Adductor longus
Sartorius muscle strain can cause an avulsion at __.
ASIS origin
What is myositis ossificans?
calcific transformation of intramuscular hematoma
MC location for myositis ossificans
Quadriceps
What should be avoided in the first few days of intramuscular contusion?
ASA & antiinflammatory meds as they can increase bleeding
What is the MCC of knee pain in younger pts?
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Causes of ABN patellar tracking in trochlear groove
Tight quads, tight TIB, pes planus w/ tibial IR, weak hip ER/ABDuctors
PE of patellofemoral pain syndrome
tenderness to medial/lateral aspects of patella, apprehension of gliding patella and weak single leg squat
What is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease?
Pain at proximal patellar tendon at inferior pole of patella assoicated w/ swelling in 10-14 yo
Tx of patellofemoral pain syndrome
activity modification, closed chain quad exercises at 0-30 deg, lower limb flexibility, and hip/core strenghtening
What is Osteochondritis dissecans?
Lesion of subchondral bone w/or w/o cartilage involvement
MC site for Osteochondritis dissecans
Inferior portion of medial femoral condyle
PE of Osteochondritis dissecans
focal pain & swellling w/ activity that lessens w/ rest and mechanical sx
MOI of acute meiscual tear
Sudden forceful twisting motion on a planted foot
What does locking of the knee suggest?
Bucket handle meniscus tear that has flipped into intercondylar notch
Hx of meniscal injury
Slow onset swelling, pain w/ wt bearing & twisting, clicking in knee
PE of meniscal injury
Medial or lateral joint line tenderness, effusion, + McMurrays
Image of choice for meniscal injury
MRI