Knee - Medical Intervention Flashcards
What are muscle relaxant medications ?
Muscle relaxant medications include = ?
Knee - Medical Intervention
- Muscle relaxant medications include =
- Neuromuscular blockers (PNS) used in surgery/emergencies,
- Spasmolytics / Anti-spasmodics (CNS) like Flexeril and Baclofen.
They benefit patients with muscle spasms due to overexertion or spasticity.
What are anti-inflammatory medications ?
Anti-inflammatory medications include = ?
Knee - Medical Intervention
- Anti-inflammatory medications include
- Opioids (e.g., OxyContin),
- NSAIDs (e.g., Ibuprofen), and
- Cox-1 / Cox-2 inhibitors (e.g., Celebrex).
They benefit patients experiencing pain and inflammation, with NSAIDs being more effective on joint pain with fewer digestive issues.
What are neuropathic medications ?
Neuropathic medications include = ?
Knee - Medical Intervention
Neuropathic medications include
- Antidepressants (SSRI, Tricyclics, SNRI)
- Anticonvulsants (Neurontin, Lyrica).
Note:
- They benefit patients w/ neuropathic conditions like nerve-based pain, hyperalgesia, and allodynia.
What is a corticosteroid injection ?
Corticosteroid injections benefit individuals with = ?
Knee - Medical Intervention
- Corticosteroid injections involve injecting anesthetic and corticosteroid into areas of suspected inflammation, such as tendons or joints.
- They benefit individuals with inflammatory conditions (patellar tendinopathy, osteoarthritis..etc.,)
What is a hyaluronic acid injection?
Hyaluronic acid injections are primarily used for = ?
Knee - Medical Intervention
- Hyaluronic acid injections involve injecting bacterially grown hyaluronic acid into arthritic joints to lubricate surfaces.
- It’s primarily used for osteoarthritis.
What is prolotherapy ?
Prolotherapy involves injecting _ ? _ into poorly healing areas…
Knee - Medical Intervention
- Prolotherapy involves injecting hypertonic dextrose into poorly healing areas to reactivate the inflammatory response and provide short-term pain reduction.
- It benefits individuals with recurrent dysfunction, osteoarthritis, and conditions like patellar tendinopathy and partial ACL tear.
What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) ?
PRP benefits individuals with = ?
Knee - Medical Intervention
- PRP involves injecting high-concentration autologous platelets into injured tendons, ligaments, or arthritic joints.
- It benefits individuals with mild to moderate connective tissue injury , with most literature support for knee osteoarthritis.
What is a stem cell injection ?
Stem cell injection, benefits individuals with moderate to severe connective tissue injury, reducing _ ? _ .
Knee - Medical Intervention
- Stem cell injection involves injecting stem cells harvested from bone marrow or fat tissue into injured tendons, ligaments, or arthritic joints.
- It benefits individuals with moderate to severe connective tissue injury, reducing apoptosis , modulating inflammation , and promoting tissue healing.
What is meniscus repair ?
Meniscus repair benefits patients with meniscus lesions that have not responded to
- ?
- ?
Knee - Medical Intervention
- Meniscus repair involves arthroscopic suturing and fixation of the injured area of the meniscus.
- It benefits patients with meniscus lesions that have not responded to conservative care and are in areas with adequate vascularity .
What is meniscectomy ?
Meniscectomy repair benefits patients with meniscus lesions that have not responded to
- ?
- ?
Knee - Medical Intervention
- Meniscectomy involves arthroscopic removal and debridement of the injured area of the meniscus.
- It benefits patients with meniscus lesions that have not responded to conservative care and are in areas with inadequate vascularity.
What is meniscectomy ?
- Meniscus repair = adequate or inadequate vascularity ?
- Meniscectomy = adequate or inadequate vascularity ?
Knee - Medical Intervention
- Meniscus repair = adequate vascularity.
- Meniscectomy = inadequate vascularity
What is a current controversy in the use of Hyaluronic Acid Injections for knee osteoarthritis?
Knee - Medical Intervention
A current controversy in the use of Hyaluronic Acid Injections for knee osteoarthritis is the lack of strong research evidence supporting its efficacy, leading to debates among healthcare professionals regarding its continued use as a treatment option.
What key points should be included in patient education materials about postoperative care following Meniscus Repair surgery?
Knee - Medical Intervention
Patient education materials about postoperative care following Meniscus Repair surgery should include instructions on incision care, weight-bearing restrictions, range of motion exercises, and signs of complications like infection or increased pain/swelling.
What are potential complications following Microfracture surgery, and how are they managed?
Knee - Medical Intervention
- Potential complications following Microfracture surgery include infection, subchondral bone fracture, and fibrocartilage formation.
- Management may involve antibiotic therapy, rest, and modification of rehabilitation protocols.
