old definitions/ concepts Flashcards
what is the primary fiber in ligaments?
collagen
what is more elastic, ligaments or tendons?
ligaments
what are some distinguishing characteristics of tendonitis
-very rare
-quick healing
-NSAIDS help
-white MRI
- inflammatory
-hurts to move
-responds to ice
what are some characteristics of tendinosis?
- more common
- longer to heal
- exercise helps
- NSAIDS do not help
-black on MRI - degenerative
-training helps it - responds well to heat
the elbow, achilles tendon, patellar tendon are common sites for __________
tendinosis
what are some signs and symptoms of tendinosis?
- gradual weakening
- crepitus
- pain occurs at ends of range in passive and active ROM
what are the 4 types of tendonitis?
-tenosynovitis
- tendonitis
- ethestitis
-tendinosis
what is malfeasance?
committ and act that is not your duty to perform
what is misfeasance?
perform an act that is within your duty to perform but you do it wrong
what is nonfeasance?
failure to perform your duty of care
what is malpractice?
when you commit a negligent act while performing care
what is gross negligence?
total disregard for the safety of others
what are the two potential effects of force?
acceleration, deceleration
what are the 2 main factors that determine the extent of an injury?
-magnitude of force
-material properties of the tissues involved
what is the ‘yield load’ of tissue?
the maximum load a material can handle without permanent deformation
