Intro to Ortho Flashcards
1
Q
What is mechanism of injury
A
manner in which injury occurred
2
Q
What should you ask about with ortho injury
A
pain weakness swelling deformity stiffness loss of function cracking or popping
3
Q
What are the basic principles of orthopedic exam
A
Inspection Palpation Range of motion muscle function/strength testing neuro/motor and sensory evaluation if appropriate special tests
4
Q
What does pain with axial loading suggest
A
bone/joint origin
5
Q
What does pain with active ROM suggest
A
soft tissue origin (muscle/tendon)
6
Q
What does pain with passive ROM suggest
A
intra or peri-articular origin (bone/ligament/cartilage)
7
Q
What should be looked for during inspection in ortho exam
A
gait and strength antalgia symmetry deformity inflammation/infection edema ecchymosis muscular wasting trauma
8
Q
What should be palpated for during palpation in ortho exam
A
tenderness temperature effusion discontinuity of bones crepitus muscle tone and spasm induration soft tissue masses
9
Q
What are range of motion
A
active passive pronation supination flexion extension abduction adduction inversion eversion varus valgus rotation lateral bending radial deviation ulnar deviation
10
Q
What are universal orthopaedic tests
A
- contralateral side exam
- distal CMS
- distal and proximal joint
- reflexes
