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MSK/Rheumatology - Lower Extremity - Exam 3 Flashcards

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What is a femoroacetabular impingement? (FAI)

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Bone overgrowth or abnormality in bone development that changes the function of the hip joint

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What can a FAI result in?

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Tearing of the labrum or destruction of articular cartilage leading to osteoarthritis

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What are the 3 types of FAI?

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  1. pincer- acetabular involvement
  2. cam- femoral head involvement
  3. combination
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What is the clinical presentation of FAI?

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  • Groin/ lateral hip pain

- Aggravated with turning, twisting, prolonged standing or squatting

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What two tests can be used to test for FAI and which is superior?

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  • FADIR (superior) = knee/ hip flexion with adduction and internal rotation of the hip
  • FABER = flexion, abduction, external rotation (aka Patricks, Figure of 4)
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What imaging is used for FAI?

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X-rays initially and CT/ MRI if needed

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What is used in the treatment of FAI?

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Decrease aggravating activities
NSAIDS
PT
If fails conservative treatment > surgical eval

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What is the clinical presentation of a labral tear of the hip?

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  • Groin pain that radiates to lateral hip, anterior thigh, or buttock
  • Catching, clicking that causes pain
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What is performed in the physical exam for a labral tear of the hip?

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ROM and strength testing, FADIR and FABER

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What is the test of choice for imaging of a labral tear of the hip?

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MR arthrogram

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What is the snapping hip syndrome?

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Snapping or popping sensation in hip with walking, getting up from chair, or swinging leg

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What is the cause of the snapping hip syndrome?

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Muscle or tendon sliding over bony prominence, which can lead to bursitis

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What is an external cause of the snapping hip syndrome? Internal?

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External: IT band over greater trochanter
Internal: Iliopsoas tendon over iliopentineal eminence or femoral head

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Who is at increased risk of snapping hip syndrome?

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Dancers, athletes with repetitive hip flexion, adolescents

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What is the clinical presentation of snapping hip syndrome?

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  • Snapping/ popping sensation
  • Pseudosubluxation
  • Difficulty with stairs, running, arising from seated position
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How could you reproduce the movement with an external cause of snapping hip syndrome?

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Passive rotation of hip while laying on side

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How could you reproduce the movement with an external cause of snapping hip syndrome?

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FABER and then extend hip

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What is the treatment for snapping hip syndrome?

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Decrease aggravating activities
NSAIDs
PT
Corticosteroid injection

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What is the most common cause of lateral hip pain in adults?

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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome

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What is the cause of greater trochanteric pain syndrome?

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Repetitive overload tendinopathy

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What is the clinical presentation of greater trochanteric pain syndrome?

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Lateral hip pain localized to greater trochanter

Pain increased with pressure, walking, stairs, or prolonged standing

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What is seen on the physical exam of greater trochanteric pain syndrome?

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TTP over greater trochanter Pain with resisted abduction

+ Trendelenburg sign

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What is the treatment for greater trochanteric pain syndrome?

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Self-limiting
Acetaminophen/ NSAIDS, Heating pad
Steroid injection

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What is seen on an abnormal Trendelenburg test?

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Pelvis drops on unaffected side when standing on affected side due to weak hip abductors

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Although injury of the MCL may be isolated, what is most commonly seen?

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Triad of O’Donoghue (terrible triad) = ACL, MCL, medial meniscus

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What is the most common MOI for an MCL sprain?

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Knee flexion + foot planted AND lateral impact causing valgus rotation

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Although an LCL sprain is rare, what is the most common MOI?

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Tibial internal rotation and medial impact

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What tests are used to check MCL and LCL for stability?

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Valgus (MCL) and varus (LCL)

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What is the most common ligament in the knee to be injured and what injury is it also associated with?

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ACL; meniscus injury

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Why is the ACL so important anatomically?

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Most important structure for stability of the knee; prevents anterior translation and rotation of tibia

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What is the MOI for an ACL injury?

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Noncontact = quick position change with cutting
Contact = direct blow causing hyperextension or valgus deformity with lateral impact
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What would be reported in the history and clinical presentation of a patient with an ACL injury?

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Feeling or hearing a “pop”
Immediate pain/ swelling
Feeling of instability, guarding

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What is the preferred specialized test for an ACL injury?

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Lachman’s test

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What imaging should be used for diagnosing an ACL injury?

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MRI*, x-ray considered for bony involvement

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What is the treatment for an ACL injury?

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RICE, refer to ortho, conservative vs surgical

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What is the role of the PCL?

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Prevents posterior translation of tibia and prevents external rotation
Largest and strongest ligament,

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What is the MOI for a PCL injury?

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Ant. impact with knee flexed at 90 degree

High energy trauma (MVA), low energy trauma (sports)

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What is the clinical presentation of a PCL injury?

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Mild-mod knee effusion
Generalized knee pain, “something isn’t right”
Limp

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What specialized testing is used for a PCL injury?

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Posterior drawer sign and posterior sag sign

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What are the most important roles of the menisci?

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Facilitate lubrication, shock absorption, stability

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How does a meniscus injury occur?

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Excessive rotational force (femur on tibia)

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Which meniscus is more susceptible to injury and why?

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Medial; greater forces and less mobile

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How does a meniscus injury present clinically?

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“Locking, catching”- inability to extend knee, joint line pain, stairs and squatting is painful

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What is the most common specialized test used for a meniscus injury?

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McMurray

Apley grind

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What imaging is used for a meniscus injury?

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MRI

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What is the treatment for a meniscus injury?

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Conservative vs surgical based on location and extent of tear

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If there is pain with McMurrays test during internal rotation and varus stress, what injury do you suspect?

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Lateral meniscus

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If there is pain with McMurrays test during external rotation and valgus stress, what injury do you suspect?

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Medial meniscus

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What are the grades of a knee “sprain”?

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Grade I- mild stretch
Grade II- partial tear
Grade III- complete tear

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What is the treatment for a grade I, II, and III knee sprain?

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I- RICE, WB as tolerated
II- RICE, brace, crutches, PT, possible surgery
III- surgery, crutches, brace, aggressive PT

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What is the most common knee complaint in primary care, and what is it also called?

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

AKA: runner’s knee

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What is the clinical presentation of patellofemoral pain syndrome?

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Anterior pain under patella
Pain worse with stairs
Positive theater/ long car ride sign
Crepitus, popping, instability

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What specialized testing is used for patellofemoral pain syndrome?

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Patellar glide

Apprehension test

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What is the treatment for patellofemoral pain syndrome?

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Decrease aggravating activity
NSAIDs
Ice
PT

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What is a Baker’s/ popliteal cyst?

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Accumulation of joint fluid in the popliteal fossa

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How does a Baker’s cyst present clinically?

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Asymptomatic or pain/ swelling with prolonged standing/ activity

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What is the treatment for Baker’s cyst?

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NSAIDs, aspiration/ injection, compression brace

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What is patella tendonitis?

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Patellar tendon inflammation from repetitive trauma

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What is the treatment for patella tendonitis?

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ICE, NSAIDs, Brace, PT

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What is the cause of iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS)?

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Overuse injury

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What is the clinical presentation of ITBS?

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Gradual onset of localized pain (sharp burning to constant deep ache)

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What is noted on the PE for ITBS?

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Localized tenderness reproducible with ROM/ ITB compression

Evaluate for limb length discrepancy

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What imaging/ treatment is used for ITBS?

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Imaging not needed, treatment = RICE, NSAIDS, PT

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What is knee bursitis and what are the most common areas affected?

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Inflammation of the bursa caused by trauma/ overuse; prepatellar and per anserine

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What is the clinical presentation of knee bursitis and what should you rule out?

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Pain, swelling, tenderness; r/o infection

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What is used for treatment/ prevention of knee bursitis?

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Avoid precipitating factors, NSAIDS, aspiration/steroid injections, padding bracing

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What is osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)? Where is it most common?

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Idiopathic osteonecrosis of subchondral bone

Knee- Lateral portion of medial femoral condyle

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What is the progression of OCD?

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Trauma > hypovascularity > necrosis > chondromalacia > articular fragment

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What is the clinical presentation of OCD?

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Gradual onset of poorly localized deep pain
Limited WB
Popping, locking, catching = advanced
Intermittent swelling

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What is seen with PE of knee OCD?

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Pain with flexion over medial condyle

71
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What imaging is used for OCD?

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X-rays

MRI if needed

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What treatment is used for stages I-III OCD?

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Conservative treatment

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What treatment is used for stage IV OCD (intraarticular loose body) or in skeletally mature patients?

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Surgery- drilling = vascular ingrowth/ new bone formation, removal of articular fragment

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What are the contents of the lateral ligament complex?

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Anterior talofibular ligament, calcaneofibular ligament, and posterior talofibular ligament

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What specialized test is used for a lateral ankle sprain?

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Anterior drawer

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What is the most commonly injured area in a medial ankle sprain and how is it injured?

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Deltoid ligament complex; eversion injury

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What is a syndesmotic ankle sprain and what specialized test is used for this?

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High ankle sprain; test= squeeze test

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What is the treatment for an ankle sprain?

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RICE and NSAIDS

Short immobilization, PT

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What is an acute injury of the achilles tendon?

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Tendinopathy, rupture

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What is an achilles tendon injury in a pediatric patient?

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Calcaneal apophysitis (Sever’s disease)

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What is the clinical presentation of an achilles tendon injury?

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Tendinopathy- burning pain

Rupture - “sensation of violent hit or pop”

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What is present on PE of an achilles tendon injury?

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Patient prone, palpate along tendon for pain/ edema/ defect (plantar- and dorsiflexion)

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What specialized test will be positive with an achilles tendon injury?

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Thompson test

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What treatment is used for an achilles tendon injury?

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Ortho referral, immobilization, equinus splinting, boot for continued plantar flexed position

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What is plantar fasciitis?

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Inflammation of the fascia due to activity, heel spurs, per planus/ cavus, ankle pronation, poor shoe wear
One of the most common causes of foot pain (plantar aspect)

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What is the clinical presentation of plantar fasciitis?

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Pain with onset of walking (first step in morning)

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What is found upon PE of plantar fasciitis?

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Point tenderness

Pain aggravated by ROM

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What diagnostics are used for plantar fasciitis?

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X-ray

U/S or MRI if needed

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What treatment is used for plantar fasciitis?

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Prevention, ice, NSAIDS, rest

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What is used for prevention of plantar fasciitis?

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Improve shoe wear, PT, massaging, ortho/ podiatry referral if severe

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