Ortho Tut - Sports Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
laxity in someone is?
A
comparative
2
Q
U/S useful for what in sports injuries?
A
tendon injuries
3
Q
tendonitis = likely rupture?
A
nope
4
Q
age
A
rupture patella tendon
5
Q
If valgus test is positive in skeletally immature ppl, what to watch out?
A
MCL attaches below the growth plate, could have a fracture through it
6
Q
dial test is for what?
A
PCL test, and posterior lateral corner
prone, ER tibia, one is more ROM than the other
7
Q
horizontal cleavage tear of meniscus from what?
A
abnormal meniscus with relatively normal forces as opposed to vertical tear which is normal meniscus with abnormal forces
8
Q
AC joint x-ray needs to be what?
A
stress test, need to hold a weight in both arms and compare
9
Q
important question regarding lower limb injuries?
A
ability to weight bear
