Ortho 2 Flashcards
scoliosis is dx when curvature is
10 degrees or more
most common skeletal problem
OA
risk factors for OA
4
advancing age
female
obesity
joint injuries
+ drop arm test
torn rotator cuff
what imaging confirm torn rotator cuff
MRI
arthritis in medial knee is left most often where
along the joint line
when to screen for bone loss - men and women
men at 65 if they have risk factors
all women at 65
first line treatment for OA
exercise and heat
first line therapy for acute pain
2
NSAIDs or Tylenol
joint pain with fever - think
septic arthritis
how to dx septis arthritis of a joint
joint tap or refer to orthopedic surgeon - synovial fluid will be aspirated and sent to the lab
sarcopenia
loss of muscle mass related to aging
a fracture should be suspected when the questions indicates
point tenderness
are x rays needed for a sprain
no
which contraception increases risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis
injectable progestin
goal of treatment for legg-calve-perthes disease
3
decrease pain
reduce the loss of hip motion
prevent/minimize permanent femoral head deformity
osgood-schlatter disease - how to treat
5
rest
ice/heat
NSAIDs
strengthening quad muscle
don’t stop activity
can you have lower GI bleed from 48 hours on NSAIDs
not likely - but you may have upper GI issues
at a child can walk backwards
18 months
trendeleburg test is used to assess for
3
DDH
SCFE
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
how to assess for osgood-schlatter disease
assessing for pain with palpation of the tibial tubercle
primary imaging technique for DHH in 3-4 month old
US of hip
risk factors with the greatest impact on bone density in men
3
primary hyperparathyroidism
chronic glucocorticoid therapy
hypogonadism
