Ortho Intro Flashcards
Range for reflex testing
0-4+
Dimensions of the symptom
Onset Provocation Quality Radiation Severity Timing has this happened to U before
question for objective weakness
what specifically can you no longer do?
Normal for reflex testing
2
DNVS
distal neurovascular status, mothafucka
Inspection starts. . .
when the patient doesn’t know you’re looking
two types of node found in osteoarthritis
Heberden’s nodes, Bouchard’s nodes
Heberden’s nodes
distal interphalangeal joint
Bouchard’s nodes
Proximal interphalangeal joint
Ottawa ankle rules
Pain in Malleolus and (bone tenderness along the distal 6 cm of either long bone) or (inability to bear weight both immediately and in the ED for four steps)
measuring for limb length discrepancy
ASIS to medial malleolus
measure leg circumference at
tibial tubercle
grades of muscle strength
1-(Trace) Evidence of contraction 2-(Poor) FROM with gravity eliminated 3-(Fair) FROM vs gravity, no resistance 4-(Good) FROM vs gravity, moderate resistance 5-(Normal) FROM vs. max resistance
Reflex grades
0 - No response 1+ diminished 2+ normal 3+ brisker than normal 4+ extremely brisk, hyperactive
When checking patellar reflex. . .
cup the patella
two objective tests for DNVS
two-point, pointy or dull
Inversion ankle sprain ligaments
ATF, CF
eversion ankle sprain ligament
Deltoid Ligament
Tendonitis H+P
overuse, trauma
bursitis hpe
strenuous activity, heavy lifting
first recommendation for tendonitis
Quit doing what you’re doing.
fibrous joints
little or no movement, cranial sutures, tooth to mandible, radius to ulna