Lower Leg Conditions Flashcards
1
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Anterior Compartment Syndrome
A
- increased compartmental pressure resulting in a local ischemic condition
- Chronic or exertional compartment syndrome by exercise described as deep, cramping feeling
- Acute ACS: sudden trauma results in swelling
2
Q
Anterior Compartment Syndrome: Dx
A
clinical examination
3
Q
Anterior Compartment Syndrome: PT
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- Considered an emergency medical condition
- requires immediate surgical intervention with fasciotomy
4
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Anterior Tibial Periostitis
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- Overuse condition from:
- abnormal biomechanical alignment,
- poor conditioning,
- improper training methods.
- Anterior Tibialis and Extensor Hallucis Longus
- P! w/ palpation of lateral tibia and anterior compartment
5
Q
Anterior Tibial Periostitis: Dx
A
clinical examination
6
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Anterior Tibial Periostitis: PT
A
correction of ms imbalance and biomechanical faults
7
Q
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
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- overuse/chronic overpronation injury of the posterior tibialis &/or medial soles resulting in periosteal inflammation at ms attachments
- p! elicited with palp to distal posteromedial border of tibia
8
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Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: Dx
A
clinical exam
9
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Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: PT
A
correction of ms imbalance and biomechanical faults.
10
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Stress Fractures:
A
overuse injury resulting in microtrauma to (49%) tibia or (10%) fibula from abnormal biomechanical alignment, poor conditioning and improper training methods
11
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Stress Fractures: Dx
A
plain film imaging and bone scan
12
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Stress Fractures: PT
A
correction of ms imbalance and biomechanical faults.
