EXAM 3 Flashcards by meaghan jarrett

What is the most common reason for a hip/knee arthroplasty

Osteoarthritis, DJD

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What are two other reasons a person may require a total hip or knee ?

Rheumatoid arthritis, fracture, congenital

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What are the three parts of a THR?

Cup, stem, ball

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Why might a surgeon decide to do a cemented vs. uncemented THR or TKR?

Age

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Approximately how long does a THR?TKR last?

25-30 years- due to better education/techniques

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What are three common post-surgical complications?

Infection, DVT, pulmonary embolus

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What are the THR precautions?

No flexion past 90
No Adduction past midline
No internal/external rotation
No excessive twisting

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What technique could a TA use to help increase the ROM after a TKR/THR?

PROM

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What are the 3 ligaments making up the lateral ligaments of the ankle?

ATFL, (Anterior talo fibular). PTFL,( Posterior talo fibular). Calcaneofibular

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What is the GRADE 1 lateral ligament sprain?

ATFL

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What is the Thompson test for?

For ruptured Achilles tendon

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What type of activity is more likely to cause Achilles tendonitis?

Hiking, jumping up and down, being on toes.

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What are the 2 main causes of MTSS?

A stress fracture in the tibia
Tendinitis- of soleus, tibialis anterior/posterior

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What is a Morton’s neuroma?

A swelling in between the 3rd and 4th metatarsal in the foot
- From repetitive activity, jumping up and down

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What is hallux valgus?

Big toe crossing towards the second or third toe

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What are the 4 main ligaments of the knee? What is the terrible triad?

ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL.
ACL, MCL, medial meniscus

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What are the two tests for an ACL sprain?

The Lochmann or Anterior drawer test.

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Which part of the meniscus can heal better if torn?

Red zone

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What are three causes of the miserable malalignment syndrome?

A foot that pronates too much- flat arch
Large Q angle
Genuvalgum- knee goes inwards too much
Externally rotated tibia
One leg is longer than the other

What is another name for jumpers knee?

Patellar tendinitis

Which condition is described by having pain with running on the lateral side of the knee?

IT band pain- running- outside of knee

What is Legg-Calve- Perthes disease?

A genetic condition where the head of the femur is flat, wear abduction braces

What is the cause of external snapping hip? What is the cause of an internal snapping hip?

E- IT band snapping over the trochanter. I- Iliopsoas snapping over the head of the femur.

The most common reason for a below-knee amputation is?

PVD, Diabetes

Regardless of the cause, the most common type of amputation is?

below knee amputation

This condition of feeling pain, in the amputated limb, is common in 50-80% of people after an amputation?

Phantom limb pain

What are three “Do Nots” after a below knee amputation?

Place a pillow under hip or knee Sit when knee crossed Lie with knees flexed

The main reason a shrinker sock or bandaging is done after an amputation is?

To bring down edema to get the leg to fit properly into the prosthetic

This type of below knee socket bears weight on the patellar tendon?

PTB prosthesis

The simplest type of non-articulating foot is called?

SACH

This type of knee allows the AKA to vary the speed of their gait?

Hydraulic knee

What is the difference between a prosthetic and an orthotic?

Prosthetic replaces a limb, orthotic supports and protects

What is an AFO used for?

Ankle foot orthotic- sprains, fractures

What is the name of the brace for people with scoliosis?

Milwaukee brace

What is the name of the neck collar which has a hole for a tracheotomy?

Philadelphia

What is the outer layer of the disc called?

Outer annulus fibrosis

What is the name of the back extension exercises?

McKenzie

Which direction does the disc move in flexion of the spine?

Backwards

Name three ligaments supporting the spine?

Ligamentum Flavum Anterior longitudinal ligament Posterior longitudinal ligament Supraspinous ligament

What is a spondylolisthesis?

Stress fracture and sliding of the vertebrae

What is compressed in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

Brachial plexus or the subclavian artery

Which ligaments are sprained in a Grade 1 shoulder (AC) separation?

AC only

Which part of the labrum is torn in a SLAP lesion?

superior

. Lateral epicondylitis is also known as?

Tennis elbow

What is a common side effect with a scaphoid fracture?

avascular necrosis, non-union

Which condition describes inflammation of the thumb tendons?

De Quervain

Which condition describes a flexion of the palmar fascia of the 4th and 5th fingers?

Dupuytren’s