MSK Flashcards
Best img test to dx lumbar stenosis
Mri!!! Not xray
Anterolateral thigh decr sensation but normal muscle strength is called? Due to entrapment of?
Meralgia paresthetica. Of lateral fem cutaneous nerve
Tx is weight loss and avoid tight garments
Uri and then develop lower ext weakness, sensory loss, urinary retention, hyporeflexia
Transverse myelitis
A flexed knee which is hit with a posteriorly directed force onto the anterior tibia will cause what injury?
What about an injury to a hyperextended knee?
Pcl injury
The second answer is acl and u will hear a polling sensation and get knee effusion and unstable jnee
What can aid in diagnosis for someone w carpal tunnel syndromes? Nerve conduction tests/xray/mri?
Emg and nerve conduction tests
Achilles tendon rupture confirmed with what physical exam maneuver
Thompson squeeze test- squeeze calf and should see plantar flexion. Except in rupture u dont see it
Cts is better treated w 1) ergonomic keyboard 2) occupational rehab
Rehab!!
Cts has association w-
1) workplace keyboard environment
2) dm2, obesity, hypothy
2) dm2 etc!!! No clear association of cts and work but workplace can precipitate pain if cts is already present
Rusty knife injury and tetanus
Clean knife injury
Rusty- if no 10 yr hx td, then tetanus toxoid w tetanus ig
If hx of tdap then just tetanus TOXOID
If clean knife never need tetanus ig. Just give tetanus toxoid if last tdap >10 yrs ago or unsure
Young woman w knee pain worsened and reproduced w extension of knee and w anterior pressure on patella has (for months)
Worse w squat, staira
Patellofem pain syndrome
Vs prepatellar bursitis housemaid knee and acute and swelling
Vs patellar tendonitis is jumpers knee
Kyphosis on exam which corrects on voluntary hyperextension is called
Flexible kyohosis and is common in kids and no side effects. No need for brace
Unlike structural kyphosis- does not resolve and need brace
