Definitions Flashcards
Active Insufficiency
Inability of a 2 joint mm to perform a concentric contraction over one joint when it is shortened over another
Passive Insufficiency
Inability of a 2 joint muscle to lenghten over one joint when it is already lengthened over another
Make Test
An evaluation process where a patient is asked to apply a force against resistance (dynamometer)
Break Test
An evaluation process where a patient is asked to hold a contraction against pressure that is applied in the opposite direction to the contraction (MMT)
Convex Concave Rule
CONVEX moving = OPPOSITE
CONCAVE moving = SAME
Longitudinal Congenital Limb Deficiency
Reduction or absence of element(s) withing the long axis of the bone
Transverse Congenital Limb Deficiency
Developed to a particular level beyond which no skeletal elements exist
Glenohumeral Subluxation
> 50% of humeral head translation over the glenoid rim withouth dislocation
Avulsion Fracture
Portion of bone becomes fragmented at the site of tendon attachment due to a traumatic and sudden stretch of the tendon
Closed Fracture
Break in a bone where the skin over the site remains intact
Comminuted Fracture
Bone that breaks into fragments at the site of injury
Compound Fracture
Break in a bone that protrudes through the skin
Greenstick Fracture
Break on one side of a bone that does not damage the periosteum on the oppostie side.
Bending fracture, often seen in children
Nonunion Fracture
Break in a bone that has failed to unite and heal after 9-12 months
Stress Fracture
Break in a bone due to repeated forces to a particular protion of the bone.