Neuromusculoskeletal Flashcards
How long does inflammation last?
24 hrs to 3-4 days
3 key features of inflammation?
- myofiber rupture and necrosis
- hematomas
- inflammatory cell reaction
How long does repair last?
5 - 14 days
4 key features of repair stage?
- phagocytosis of necrotic fibers
- regeneration of myofibers
- formation of scar tissue
- capillary ingrowth
How long does remodelling last?
14 - 21 + days
3 key features of remodelling stage?
- maturation of myofibers
- contraction and organization of scar tissue
- recovery of function
_____ = muscle injury caused by sudden extneral force
contusion
Result of a contusion?
bleeding in deep muscle regions
Treatment for contusions first 48 hours ?
- PRICE no HARM (heat, alcohol, running, massage)
- put muscles on as much stretch as possible
- crutches if necessary
- gentle pain free ROM/stretch
- progressive exercise after acute phase
Recovery time for grade I (mild) contusion?
2 - 3 weeks
Recovery time for grade II (moderate) contusion?
4-6 weeks
Recover time for grade III (severe) contusion?
8 weeks
2 complications of contusions ?
- compartment syndrome
2. myositis ossificans
3 things to check for compartment syndrome?
- capillary refill
- sensation
- muscle strength
Majority of strains and tears mainly occur in _______ muscles at the muscle - tendon junction
biarticular
Strains and tears mainly occur during ________ loading or high intensity, ______ activities
eccentric; explosive
Long head of biceps femoris strains/tears occur during?
terminal swing phase of high speed running
Semimembranosus strains/tears occur during?
concurrent hip flexion + knee extension
5 risk factors for strains and tears?
- prior injury
- age
- unaccustomed activity
- training errors
- biomechanics
Suspect MO if contusion hasn’t healed within __-__ weeks
2-3
Grade __ strain and tear = microscopic tearing, pain / tightness, NO weakness; relative rest to protect tissues
I
Grade __ strain and tear = partial macroscopic tearing ; pain and structural change ( decreased strength, laxity)
II
Grade __ strain and tear = complete tear / painless and weak, may see lump
III
Dx of grade III muscle tear?
myotomal weakness (neuro impairment)