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the Ortolani test is for
hip dysplasia
Wells Clinical Decision Rule for Deep Vein Thrombosis
previously diagnosed DVT (1)
active cancer (1)
paralysis, paresis, or recent immobilization of LE (1)
bedridden for more than 3 days or major surgery
within the previous 12 wks (1)
localized tenderness in the center of the posterior calf , the popliteal space, or along the femoral vein in the anterior thigh/groin (1)
entire LE swelling (1)
u/l calf swelling (more than 3cm than other side) (1)
u/l pitting edema (1)
collateral superficial veins (1)
an alternative dx is as likely (or more likely) than DVT like cellulitis, postoperative swelling, calf strain (-2)
a score greater or equal to ____ means a DVT is likely
2
what are the Ottawa Ankle Rules used for?
determines if a pt needs imaging
and ankle radiograph should be performed if there is pain in the malleolar region with any of the following (3 things):
- bone tenderness at the posterior edge of the distal 6cm/tip of lateral malleolus
- bone tenderness at the posterior edge of the distal 6cm/tip of medial malleolus
- inability to WB for at least 4 steps immediately after injury at the time of eval
ottawa ankle rules
a foot radiograph should be performed if there is pain in the mid foot region with any one of the following (2 things):
- bone tenderness at navicular bone
- bone tenderness at the base of the 5th metatarsal
ottawa ankle rules
name the TOS special tests
CHARAW
costoclavicular / military brace
halstead
adsons
roos
allens
wright
toe in, subtalar pronation, medial femoral and tibial torsion are all associated with what at the hip?
anteversion
what is the normal range for anteversion in adults?
8-15 degrees
what test determines the angle of anteversion
Craig’s test
which shoulder diagnosis is most commonly characterized by painful arc 60-120 degrees, and pain at night?
shoulder impingement
you have tingling into 4th and 5th digits and muscle wasting over the hypothenar eminence. what test would best assess integrity of the nerve?
froment’s sign
will show weak adductor pollicis, innervated by ulnar nerve
What does Finklestein’s test look for?
deQuervain’s
make a fist around the thumb, ulnar deviation
what is the special test for lateral epicondylitis, where the patient extends third digits against examiner resistance?
Maudsleys’s
what mob should I do to improve wrist extension?
volar (palmar) glide of carpal bones
what special test identifies tightness of hip flexors?
thomas test
a + Froment’s sign will mean (pinching paper with thumb and thumb flexes)
ulnar nerve palsy
name the shoulder impingement special tests
hawkins
neers
jobes empty can
yocum