History and Examination in Orthopaedics Flashcards
What are the three GALS questions which make up part of MSK History?
Do you have any pain or stiffness in your muscles, joint of back?
Can you dress yourself completely without any difficulty?
Can you walk up and down stairs without any difficulty
Crepitus?
Feeling of grinding at a joint
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Red flags for MSK history?
Severe and worsening pain
Night pain disturbing sleep
General malaise; fever, rigors
Unexplained weight loss
Night sweats
Past history of malignant disease
Non-mechanical pain (pain at rest)
What is meant by valgus of hip?
Hip moved laterally
What is meant by varus of hip?
Hip moved medially, turning towards midline
What degrees is an extended elbow at?
0 degrees