ORTHO test 2 Flashcards
shoulder arthroscopy
diagnosis, removal of loose bodies, and rotator cuff repairs
acromioplasty
limited painful ROM impingement syndrome
bankart, putti platt, bristow
recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder
total shoulder arthroplasty
painful glenohumeral arthritis with significant loss of ROM or osteonecrosis
arthroscopic bankart procedure
shaver, burr, suture hook, MITEK for arthroscopic repair
why type of joint is the shoulder?
ball and socket
what bones articulate to form the joint?
scapula, humerus, glenoid
the top of the glenoid cavity is formed by the bony point on the top of the shoulder called the acromion process of the
scapula
three joints of the shoulder girdle
glenoidoclavicle, acromiclavicle, steroclavicular
which tendons are part of the rotator cuff?
supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
main function of the rotator cuff
shoulder movement
what landmark is used for orientation during the shoulder arthroscopy? what instrument is used?
biceps tendon
switching stick
how is the arm manipulated by the ST during exam of the shoulder?
external and internal rotation, slightly flexed position
what are the problems that may commonly be found and treated during the diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy?
rotator cuff repair, labral tear, loose bodies
what solution is commonly used for arthroscopy?
epi mixed with lactated ringer
bankart lesion
anterior part of the glenoid labrum of the shoulder
trocars used for bankart repair? why?
threaded to prevent dislodgement
what are the bony landmarks that are marked for an arthroscopic acromioplasty?
acromion, acromioclavicalar point, distal clavicle, coracoid process
most common method of reduction for a colles fracture?
close method, casted
femoral osteotomy guide
determine the point for removal of the femoral head using a saw
acetabular reamers
used to remove the articular cartilage
hohman retractors
elevate the femoral neck and head into the open wound
charnley
self retaining retractor for THA
femoral reamers
open up the IM canal
cookie cutter
box chisel used to prepare the end of the femur for rasping
femoral rasps
last one used is left in place as part of the base trial for the femoral component
cement restrictor
prevent entry into the unreamed segments of the IM canal
calcar plane
smooth the site around the femoral rasp just prior to the trial components are used
dynamic hip screw
hip fractures
trypes of hip fractures
interochanteric, subtrochanteric, femoral neck, basilar neck
what type of drape is commonly used with IV poles?
large barrier drape
what is the first step for a DHS/DCS procedure? and size?
guide pin is handed to the surgeon
38mm barrel plate and 135 degree angle barrel
what is used to prepare the site for the placement of the DHS plate and screw?
triple reamer
common reasons for a total hip arthroplasty?
osteoarthritis, trauma, over 65 years old
contamination during ortho? how to prevent?
when draping, change outer gloves
why should pt for THA include a type and cross?
blood loss could be high
3 advantages of laminar airflow in OR? spacesuits?
reduce microbial count, filtered air, air exchanges
to prevent contamination
what is placed to immobilize the joint as part of the post op care?
triangular split
irrigation during drilling or reaming through bone
cool bone-prevent necrosis
use laps when passing ronguer
remove tissue
verify sizes when passing reamers, rasps
verbalized when used
remove bits of tissue from field
prevent contamination
accept implants
no dropping
save sm piece of cement
so can check piece for hardness
what is the purpose of a lateral post during the knee arthroscopy?
placing counteraction on the knee joint to open the medial side
most common injury during arthroscopy? repair?
meniscus injury
arthroscopic partial mensciectomy or repair
which ligament of the knee is commonly injury? how?
ACL, pivot move in opposite direction
what can be used to repair a ligament?
autografts, allografts
where is graft placed for ACL? suture?
intercondylar notch
nonabsorbable suture 2 or 5
how is the graft secured in the tunnels?
staples, screws
why is it important to save all bone chips and pieces of tissue from the reaming process?
may be placed in defect
complications during allograft?
infection, disease transmission
additional instruments for amputation?
rasp, amputation knife/saw, power saw
why is the femur kept in extension during the suture of the quad muscle?
to avoid hip flexion
complication of amputations?
phantom limb pain
common reasons for amputation?
peripheral vascular disease
most common reasons for total knee arthroplasty?
relieve pain and disability
sandbag taped on the OR table for knee
allow for the knee to be optimally flexed
what precautions does the ST make to ensure the cuts are completed efficiently?
extra sterile saw blade
what should the ST be doing during trial reduction?
communicating what size prosthesis will be needed
purpose of triple arthrodesis?
relieve pain
what is used to perform the triple arthrodesis?
screws, bone graft
instrument for achilles tendon repair? position? foot? suture?
tendon pulling forceps
prone
foot is at rest
4-0 nonabsorbable
post op dressing after achilles tendon
4x4 dressing sponges
splint
most common cause of a bunion?
shoes styles worn, female most common
procedures for bunions
bunionectomy, mcbride, chevron
goal of bunion procedure?
prevent reoccurence
structures that must be preserved during bunion procedure?
metatarsal neck
what nerve is associated with carpal tunnel release?
median nerve
instrument sued to bluntly dissect under the carpal ligament for arthroscopic carpal tunnel release?
mosquito
when removing ganglion, what might be used to remove the last little core?
nibbler
three ways might a carpal or metacarpal fracture be fixated?
k wires, plate, screws
bones associated with an elbow fracture?
distal humerus, olecranon, proximal ulnar, radius
what position is ulnar nerve transposition done in?
supine, Olympic table
suture used to tack down the transposed ulnar nerve?
2-0 ethibond
4 things when placing a k wire in a finger
k wire, wire driver, pin cutter, pin cover
3 ligaments in acromioclavicular injury?
coracoclavicle, coracoacromion, acromiclavicular
mohow are most clavicular fractures treated?
immobilization
what tendon of the rotator cuff tear easier?
supraspinatus
which procedure for correction of anterior shoulder dislocation carries the most risk?
bristow
what positions may be used for acetabular fracture fixation?
lateral, supine
what is the reason for fixing hip fractures so quicly?
decrease in morbidity and mortality
what are possible complications of mismanaged femoral fractures?
immobility, bleeding, infection, atrophy
how can a patellar fracture be treated?
wire, screws, patellectomy
steps of IM rod insertion?
guide pin placement, reaming of the IM canal, rod placement, locking screw placements
why is it important to form the stump carefully in a lower extremity amputation?
allows for tie off, prosthesis fits better
what is considered in deciding if a patient is a candidate for limb or digit reattachment?
type of fracture, degree of damage to blood vessels, tissue, nerves
first step in limb/digit reattachment
foreign matter and damaged tissue removed
what pathology occurs that leads to total joint replacement?
degenerative joint diease
what type of systems are total joints that allow for differences in patient anatomy, component fit and surgeon preference
modular
what position is the patient for total hip arthroplasty?
lateral
3 components for a total hip arthroplasty
femoral head/neck, acetabulam
possible complation of total hip arthroplasty
shatter the femur, infection, immobility
who are candidiates for non cemented total joint arthroplasties?
young, healthy, no history of bone disease, strong cortical bone
where is PMMA mixed? why?
mixevac, the fumes are suctioned away since they are toxic
2 types of drains for total joint arthroplasties?
nonreinfusion, reinfusion–not normally used
position for total shoulder arthroplasty
semi fowlers
incision for total shoulder arthroplasty
deltopectoral groove