Exam 2 Flashcards
Ankle dislocation
Pain, swelling, loss of motion and strength, deformity, inability to bear weight
Ankle fractures
Caused by direct trauma or forced motion
Stress fractures
Caused by overuse and repetitive motions
Lateral ankle sprain
Occurs when foot comes in contact with uneven surface
Medial ankle sprain
Rare, caused by eversion force
Syndesmotic ankle sprain (high ankle sprain)
Injury to the interior tibiofibular
Osteochondritis dissecans
Partial or complete separation of articulate cartilage and subchondral bone.
Impigment due to patella
Patella fracture
Caused by indirect or direct trauma
Swelling, pain over patella
Immobilization
Genu valgum
Knock kneed
Genu varum
Bowlegged
Genu recurvatum
Hyperextension of the knees
4 types of meniscal tears
Longitudinal, transverse, bucket handle, parrot beak
Sprains
Ligaments
Strains
Tendons and muscles
Fractures
Bones