MSK Flashcards
Tennis elbow (affect what body part)?
Lateral Epicondylitis of UL
Golf’s Elbow
Medial Epicondylitis of UL
Enthesis meaning?
enthesis is the site of attachment of tendon, ligament, fascia, or capsule to bone
Enthesitis meaning?
Enthesitis is inflammation of the ‘enthesis,’ which is where a tendon or ligament attaches to bone,”
Class of medication is etoricoxib ?
NSAID,
selective COX-2 inhibitors
Whats HOOK test, and how do you do it
Dx distal bicep tendon rupture.
Elbow at 9-degrees, palpate for tenden. If palpable, biceps tendon not ruptured.
What a ganglion cyst, and what causes it?
What causes ganglion cysts? A ganglion cyst starts when the fluid leaks out of a joint or tendon tunnel and forms a swelling beneath the skin. The cause of the leak is generally unknown, but may be due to trauma or underlying arthritis
Antalgic Gait
Limping secondary to pain.
trendelenburg gait
defective hip abductor mechanism (e.g., gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles) –> drooping of hip on contralateral side.