Ortho Surgical Repairs

Question 1

Does a rotator cuff tear have PROM restrictions? AROM?

Answer 1

No PROM restrictions

AROM significant in Abduction

Question 2

Gold Standard for diagnosing RC tears

Answer 2

Arthogram

Question 3

Flexor Tendon repair is immobilized for

Answer 3

3-4 weeks

Question 4

Flexor tendon repairs have rubber band traction for how many degrees?

Answer 4

30-50 degrees of passive flexion

Question 5

Flexor Tendon Repairs can have resisted ext/passive flexion initiated at ___ weeks

Answer 5

4 weeks

Question 6

Extensor Tendon repair has AROM initiated at:

Answer 6

6 weeks

Question 7

How much weight can a cemented hip tolerate immediately after surgery

Answer 7

Full Weight Bearing

Question 8

Cemented vs. Noncemented is harsher on the bone?

Answer 8

Non-cemented

Question 9

Who are cemented THA best for?

Answer 9

Fragile bones or those who benefit from IMMEDIATE weight bearing (dementia or other debilitation)

Question 10

Who is best for noncemented THA?

Answer 10

Younger and active (won’t crack)

Question 11

What is important for bed mobility of those with a THA?

Answer 11

WEDGE to prevent Adduction

Question 12

Movements to avoid with THA - for how long

Answer 12

Hip Flexion >90
Adduction
IR
3-6 months

Question 13

ORIF of Femoral Fracture will be non-WB for how long?

Answer 13

1-2 weeks

Question 14

Do you use a CPM for post op Total Knee?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

With ligamenous repair, what is CPM set for?

Answer 15

0-70 degrees

Question 16

By 6 weeks post ACL reconstruction, what should motion be?

Answer 16

0-120

Question 17

ACL, what is hinged brace usually set to?

Answer 17

20-70 degrees

Question 18

How long is patient non WB-ing post ACL

Answer 18

1 week

Question 19

When is brace weaned with ACL reconstruction?

Answer 19

2nd-4th week

Question 20

PCL repair, patient initialed in hinged brace set at:

Answer 20

0 degrees

Question 21

Post ligament repair, what should you do soft tissue to?

Answer 21

Quad and Hamstrings

Question 22

What is a lateral retinacular release used for?

Answer 22

PFPS to restore natural tracking

Question 23

Post lateral retinacular release, what type of exercise should be emphasized?

Answer 23

Closed Chain to strengthen quads

Question 24

What should be stretched post lateral retinacular release?

Answer 24

Hamstrings, Triceps surae and ITB

Question 25

Should you mobilizie the patella post lateral retinacular release?

Answer 25

Yes! Important! Increase nutrition and decrease adhesions

Question 26

Partial meniscetomy, when is PWBAT good?

Answer 26

When full knee extension is maintained

Question 27

When does AROM start after partial meniscctomy?

Answer 27

Day 1

Question 28

Post menisctomy repair, brace is set to:

Answer 28

Locked in extension

Question 29

3 things patients with spinal sx should avoid for 3 months

Answer 29

Prolonged sitting, heavy lifting, long car trips

Question 30

Why is rehab time decreased for those with microdiscectomy?

Answer 30

Fibers of annulus fibrosus not damaged

Question 31

Vertebra fusion hase trunk immobilization for how long?

Answer 31

6 weeks

Question 32

What should be taught post harrington rod placement

Answer 32

Bed mobility and effective coughing

Question 33

Ambulation post harrington rod placement

Answer 33

4th-7th day