MSK Lower Extremity Injuries and Infections Flashcards
Approx. 25% of pts with hip fx do not survive past ____ year.
1 :(
What classifcation system is used when identifying femoral neck fx?
Garden classification I-IV
How would we tx Stage I and II: stable hip fractures?
•Treated with internal fixation (head-preservation)
How would we tx stage III and VI: unstable fractures
- Treated with arthroplasty
- Hemi vs. total arthroplasty
Explain the difference b/w Garden Stage I vs Stage II femoral neck fx?
Garden stage I: non-displaced incomplete, including valgus impacted fracture
• Medial femoral neck trabeculae may reveal greenstick fracture
Garden stage II: non-displaced complete
•No disturbance of medial trabeculae
Explain the difference b/w Garden Stage III vs Stage IV femoral neck fx?
- Garden stage III: complete fracture, incompletely displaced
- Femoral head tilts into varus position
- Garden stage IV: complete fracture, completely displaced
Define the location of an Intertrochanteric Fracture.
Are they intra or extra caspsular?
•Fracture between greater and less trochanters
extracapsular
How would we tx an intertrochanteric fx?
- IM Nailing
- DHS Compression Screw
Intertrochanteric Fx occurs thru ______ bone with excellent blood supply-thus heals well.
cancellous
When assessing a hip fx that you believe is an intertrochanteric it is not always possible to distinguish b/w IT and _________ fx?
•basilar femoral neck fx
How would we tx a subtrochanteric fx?
IM Nailing
Pt presents to clinic complaining of “achy” pain in her hip. She tells you she feels very stiff in the morning or after prolonged sitting with “loosening up” after approx. 30 min of activity.
Dx?
Tx (pharmacologic?)
hip arthritis
NSAIDS/Tylenol
•Intra-articular cortisone injection (done under fluoroscopy)
Pt arrives to clinic c/o aching, intense lateral-sided hip pain. She says she can no longer sleep on her dise or apply pressure to the area.
After taking a hx she tells you that a few weeks ago she walked into the side of her counter-top and had a bruise over her lateral hip.
Dx?
is surgery necessary?
Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
No- NSAIDS/ tylenol ice.
Pt complains of pain in groin; that sometimes radiate to lateral hip. she Describes it as dull ache which waxes/wanes with activity/rest.
DX?
FAI
Explain 2 types of bone spurs seen in Femoral Acetabular Impingement.
- Cam bone spur
- Abnormal Femoral Head/Neck junction; increased radius at waist
- Impingement occurs primarily during flexion, adduction, IR
- Pincer bone spur
- Excessive Acetabular Coverage
- Linear Contact between the labrum and femoral head/neck junction
What is the area affected in FAI?
•Femoroacetabular joint
What type of spur is pictured?
pincer
- Excessive Acetabular Coverage
- Linear Contact between the labrum and femoral head/neck junction
Pt complains of sharp stabbing pain may occur with turning, twisting, and squatting.
Upon x-ray you notice:
Dx?
what type of spur?
FAI
CAM
- Abnormal Femoral Head/Neck junction; increased radius at waist
- Impingement occurs primarily during flexion, adduction, IR
When assessing a hip fx on physical exam you note sensitivity on active and passive ______ rotation
Internal rotation.
Pt arrives to clinic complaining of leg pain after a fall (high-energy deceleration injury).
you X-ray the knee:
Dx?
Tx for stable fx?
Tibial Plateau Fracture
•hinged-knee brace, crutches. Pt NWB but can do active ROM exercises from seated/lying position
What is the name for an avulsion fracture involving lateral aspect of tibial plateau.
What ligament is most likely to be disrupted?
Segond Fracture
ACL (75%)
Pt arrives to clinic after a skiing injury.
She presents with knee pain and swelling. She appears to be holding her knee in approx. 20 degree flexed position for comfort.
When examining she resist full extension and is not be able to flex past 90 degrees due to secondary to hemarthrosis.
Dx?
Segond Fracture
When taking an x-ray of a suspected Segond fx, what may appear on the film?
•May show curvilinear fracture- elliptic bone fragment parallel to lateral aspect of tibial plateau
Pt arrives to clinic after falling due to a sports injur (basketball). They complain of knee pain.
You notice hemarthrosis and swelling of the affected knee.
You initally take an x-ray to see whats going on and note a curvilinear fracture- elliptic bone fragment parallel to lateral aspect of tibial plateau.
Is this a tibeal plateau fx or should you continue to investiagte and order an MRI?
YES - MRI essential to identify internal derangement (MCL/ACL) usually ACL
this is a segond fx due to hemarthrosis, sports injury fall and the curcilinear fx!!!!
2 MOI that cause patellar fx?
- Direct trauma to anterior patella, i.e. dashboard injury
- Sudden forceful contraction of quad muscles in context of sport injury
how do we tx a patellar fx?
- ORIF with tension band wiring
- NWB in hinged knee brace locked in extension
Pt arrives to clinic after a severe fall.
she c/o not being able to extend their leg (absent extensor mechanism) and you also note swelling in the affected knee and a defect in the distal quad tendon.
Dx? (this is a fracture)
patellar fx
Do quad tendon rupture or patella tendon rupture occur in pts <40 y/o??
- Patellar tendon ruptures usually occur in pts < 40 y/o
- Quad tendon ruptures in pts > 40 y/o
A heavy set 45 y/o male presents to clinic complaining of leg pain. He just returned from a boating trip w/ friends where he tells you the EXACT moment he heard a “pop” when jumping onto his friends boat from the dock.
On assessment you notice swelling, and he has an inability to extend his knee.
Dx?
Tx
Quad Tendon Rupture - usually heavy set male, forced flexion against resistance/extension and can tell you exact moment they heard “popping” sound.
surgically repaired
Pt arrives to clinic complaining of knee pain. On examinination you notice a Patella alta.
He is partially able to extend his knee?
Dx? (full/partial)
Partial Patellar tendon tear - complete tear pt would be unable to extend at all.
•can be treated w/ immobilization in hinged knee brace for 4-6 weeks
what type of tear is this?
quad tendon rupture
what type of tear is this?
patellar tendon
Complete Patellar tendon ruptures are rare in young athlete unless assoc w/ _____?
steroids
Identify the Fx?
NOTE: also a spiral fracture of proximal fibula not shown
Maisonneuve Fracture
what is a Maisonneuve Fracture
- Combination of spiral fracture of proximal fibula with ankle injury of one or more:
- Widening of ankle joint due to rupture of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis
- Deltoid ligament disruption
- +/- fracture of medial malleolus
______ is one of strongest predictors of knee OA progression
malalignment
_______ progression of knee OA 4X more likely in individuals with _______ alignment
_______progression 5X more likely in individuals with ___________ alignment
Medial / varus
Lateral / Valgus
When looking for knee arthritis how should you order your x-ray?
WEIGHT baring arthritis series (with 30 deg PA flexed view)
What injection other then cortisone is helpful is managing knee arthritis
Viscosupplement - used after failing other therapy options.
what is a characterisitic finding of OA on xray?
narrowing of joint space
Pt presents to clinic after a sports injury that occured 3 hrs ago. Upon immediate examination you notice massive effusion. The patient also complains of a “looseness” in the knee. You were not able to witness the fall but the PT wrote in the chart that:
“the fall resulted in valgus stress to knee with ipsilateral foot planted”
Dx?
Why would we also order an x-ray?
ACL tear
X-Rays to R/O Segond fx
What test would you perform during a physical exam to help support an ACL tear dx?
- Lachman (superior) – move tibia anteriorly
- A positive test reveals increased laxity – often without a definite end-point.
- Anterior Drawer
- Hip 45 deg – move tibia anteriorly
- (+) tibia translates anteriorly more then 6mm
When watching sunday night football, you notice this injury occur. The fall was caused by valgus-type force directed to lateral knee. The doc on the field forgot to turn his mic off and you hear him ask the pt if he is experiencing any “locking” the pt replies no. He also asks if there was a “pop” sound when the injury occured. Pt says no.
Just upon witnessing the fall what is your suspected dx?
MCL tear
differentiate from meniscus as “locking” sensation is key finding for meniscus tears!
Also “pop” is usually heard w meniscus tear
what is the “Unhappy Triad”
an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, and meniscus.
what runs with the MCL
medial meniscus
What is the cause of the lateral mal-tracking in patella femoral syndrome?
•The relative weakness of the vastus medialis obliques (VMO) and tightness of IT Band and other quad muscles
What x-ray view is most important when evaluating patella femoral syndrome?
•Sunrise (Merchant) view is most important
Pt comes to clinic complaining of diffuse pain around the knee and a “stiff” feeling when getting up. They report no pain with activities but usually become “achy” afterward.
Upon exam you note there is no effusion and the vastus medialis obliques (VMO) are atrophied compared to the rest of the quad. The IT band is also tender.
Dx?
Patella Femoral Syndrome
Are medial or lateral meniscus tears more common?
medial
what type of tear is a McMurray test useful in dx?
what is a + McMurry test?
Meniscus Tears
- rotates the leg internally while extending the knee to 90 degrees of flexion.
- (+) If a “thud” or “click” is felt along with pain
When would we choose a Meniscal repair vs Meniscectomy?
- Meniscal repair in younger pts
- Requires protected WB, gentle ROM x 6weeks as tissue heals
- Meniscectomy in older less active pts
- WBAT post-op and quicker return to sports/employment
Key finding in meniscus tears
•“locking” is key finding.
what is the most common sports injuries seen in outpatient clinics?
ankle sprain