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The classic triad of Horner’s syndrome is ptosis, miosis, and anhidrosis. Which of the following structural findings might produce these symptoms on the left?
A. Anterior right clavicle B. Elevated left first rib C. Hypertonic right scalenes D. Inhaled left 3rd rib E. T10 F RR SR
B. Elevated left first rib
In terms of osteopathic structural exam in a pt presenting with Horner’s syndrome, attention should be paid to the course of the sympathetic input from the hypothalamus, down to the upper thoracic vertebrae, and back up along the cervical chain ganglion. It finally finds its route along the internal carotid artery until it terminates at target organs on the ipsilateral face and head.
Characterized by lateral deviation of the first MTP with female predominance
A. Bunionette deformity B. Calcification of plantar fascia C. Hallux valgus D. Hammertoe deformity E. Morton foot
C. Hallux valgus
[aka bunion]
Treatment position for inion tenderpoint
Marked flexion
CV4 bulb decompression is a cranial technique in which the lateral angles of the occiput squama are manually approximated, slightly exaggerating the posterior convexity of the occiput and producing cranial _________
Extension
Which of the following is the location for the AT6 tenderpoint?
A. Angle of Louis
B. Anterior axillary line on inferior margin of 4th rib
C. Midline of the sternum, 1 inch superior at the xiphosternal junction
D. Midline of xiphosternal junction
E. Tip of the xiphoid
D. Midline of xiphosternal junction
OSE reveals the sphenoid and occipital bones to be inferior on the left and superior on the right. The left temporal bone and parietal bones appear to be in external rotation. The most likely dx is:
A. Left lateral strain B. Left sidebending rotation C. Left torsion D. Right sidebending rotation E. Right torsion
B. Left sidebending rotation
The SBR dysfunction is named for the side of convexity. In this example, the sphenoid and occiput rotate toward the left causing both to be inferior in comparison to the right. Rotation of the sphenoid clockwise and the occiput counterclockwise around their respective vertical axes causes a convexity to form on the left side of the cranium. Palpably the left temporal bone and left parietal bone will feel like they are stuck in external rotation
A pt presents 6 weeks after an inversion ankle sprain. He continues to complain of foot pain and PE reveals decreased height of his transverse arch. There is restriction of lateral rotation at the calcaneus with plantar displacement of the cuboid. The most appropriate osteopathic manipulative therapy is
A. Hiss plantar whip B. Locke’s technique C. Metatarsal articulation D. Talar tug E. Talo-calcaneal crunch
A. Hiss plantar whip
The Hiss plantar whip technique provides direct force applied to the cuboid. Tarsal bone is carried dorsally to restrictive barrier and HVLA thrust is applied dorsally.
Anatomical short leg syndrome results in a _______ sacral base and _______ rotated innominate on the ipsilateral side.
The lumbar spine will rotate ______ and sidebend ______ relative to the short leg.
The iliolumbar and sacroiliac joints will be stressed on the _______ side of the short leg
Lower; anteriorly
Toward; away
Ipsilateral
Which side is the convexity located in dextroscoliosis?
Right
Nursemaids elbow results from subluxation of the head of the radius at the elbow. Children present holding their arm in pronation and against the chest wall. What is the technique for reduction?
Flex the child’s arm while slowly supinating it
Innervation of pronator teres m. and pronator quadratus m.
Median n.
Scoliosis is usually found in adolescents during routine screening, but may also be found later in life due to symptoms from the misalignment. It is most often idiopathic, but one of the causes of acquired scoliosis is short-leg syndrome. Which of the following is used to calculate the necessary heel lift height?
A. Greater trochanter unleveling B. Sacral base unleveling C. Iliac crest height D. Lateral femoral epicondyle height E. Medial malleoli unleveling
B. Sacral base unleveling
The difference in the sides of the sacral base (aka sacral base unleveling) is input into the Heilig formula along with estimated duration of dysfunction, and if any compensation is present to determine the lift required.
Which of the following is contraindicated in a pt who recently underwent abdominal surgery?
A. Cervical soft tissue B. CV4 C. Pectoral traction D. Pedal pump E. Rib raising
D. Pedal pump
Pedal pump is contraindicated due to tendency to augment thoracoabdominal pressure and potential endangerment of stability of operative site. Other contraindications include DVT or recent lower extremity fracture
Chapman’s point on posterior/lateral margin of IT band
Prostate in males
Broad ligament in females
Muscle(s) and nerve(s) responsible for abduction of the arm up to 90 degrees
Suprapinatus (suprascapular n.)
Deltoid (axillary n.)
[beyond 90 degrees it is upper trapezius and serratus anterior]
Which of the following is the most appropriate patient position for treating the low ilium tender point with counterstrain?
A. Pt prone with hip and knee flexed and legs internally rotated and adducted
B. Pt supine with b/l flexion of the hips and knees with external rotation of the thighs
C. Pt supine with flexion of right hip and knee with thigh abducted and externally rotated
D. Pt supine with knees and hips flexed and rotated away
E. Pt supine with marked right hip flexion
E. Pt supine with marked right hip flexion
Following a seizure, a pt is found to be holding his arm in adduction and internal rotation, and is unable to externally rotate the arm. The right coracoid process appears prominent and there is flattening of the anterior shoulder. What type of shoulder dislocation?
Posterior dislocation
This is much less common than anterior dislocation and is found classically following electrocution or tonic-clonic seizures due to violent muscle contraction. They result in IR of the arm
________ _______ syndrome is a compressive neuropathy of the tibial nerve or its branches, posterior to the medial malleolus. Pain is diffuse and poorly localized to the medial ankle. Paresthesia or dysesthesias are common in the region of medial ankle. Pain is worse with walking or exercise but may also occur at night
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Which of the following is the location for the AL4 tenderpoint?
A. Inferior AIIS pressing cephalad B. Lateral AIIS pressing medially C. Medial AIIS pressing laterally D. Medial ASIS pressing laterally E. Superior pubic ramus 1 cm lateral to pubic symphysis
A. Inferior AIIS pressing cephalad
Tx involves flexion to the L4-L5 level and rotating L4 away from the point by sidebending the pelvis toward the point
Anterior fibular head dysfunctions are coupled with a preference for _______ rotation of the talus, and _________+__________+_________ of the ankle/foot
External; dorsiflexion+eversion+abduction
Somatic dysfunction of the temporal bone may cause tinnitus.
_______ rotation of the temporal bone causes low-pitched roaring tinnitus and _________ mandible deviation
________ rotation of the temporal bone causes high-pitched humming/buzzing tinnitus and _________ mandible deviation
External; ipsilateral
Internal; contralateral
What muscle should be treated for ribs 9-11 somatic dysfunctions?
Latissimus dorsi m.
Which of the following is the location for the AL3 tenderpoint?
A. Inferior AIIS pressing cephalad B. Lateral AIIS pressing medially C. Medial AIIS pressing laterally D. Medial ASIS pressing laterally E. Superior pubic ramus 1 cm lateral to pubic symphysis
B. Lateral AIIS pressing medially
Tx by standing on opposite side from tender point, flex pt hips and knees b/l to induce flexion at L3-L4, sidebend pelvis away from point which rotates torso and L3 segment toward the point
Why is patellofemoral syndrome more common in females?
Females have widened Q angle