Ortho Surgical Repairs Flashcards
Does a rotator cuff tear have PROM restrictions? AROM?
No PROM restrictions
AROM significant in Abduction
Gold Standard for diagnosing RC tears
Arthogram
Flexor Tendon repair is immobilized for
3-4 weeks
Flexor tendon repairs have rubber band traction for how many degrees?
30-50 degrees of passive flexion
Flexor Tendon Repairs can have resisted ext/passive flexion initiated at ___ weeks
4 weeks
Extensor Tendon repair has AROM initiated at:
6 weeks
How much weight can a cemented hip tolerate immediately after surgery
Full Weight Bearing
Cemented vs. Noncemented is harsher on the bone?
Non-cemented
Who are cemented THA best for?
Fragile bones or those who benefit from IMMEDIATE weight bearing (dementia or other debilitation)
Who is best for noncemented THA?
Younger and active (won’t crack)
What is important for bed mobility of those with a THA?
WEDGE to prevent Adduction
Movements to avoid with THA - for how long
Hip Flexion >90
Adduction
IR
3-6 months
ORIF of Femoral Fracture will be non-WB for how long?
1-2 weeks
Do you use a CPM for post op Total Knee?
No
With ligamenous repair, what is CPM set for?
0-70 degrees
By 6 weeks post ACL reconstruction, what should motion be?
0-120
ACL, what is hinged brace usually set to?
20-70 degrees
How long is patient non WB-ing post ACL
1 week
When is brace weaned with ACL reconstruction?
2nd-4th week
PCL repair, patient initialed in hinged brace set at:
0 degrees
Post ligament repair, what should you do soft tissue to?
Quad and Hamstrings
What is a lateral retinacular release used for?
PFPS to restore natural tracking
Post lateral retinacular release, what type of exercise should be emphasized?
Closed Chain to strengthen quads
What should be stretched post lateral retinacular release?
Hamstrings, Triceps surae and ITB
