orthopaedics Flashcards

1
Q

cause of most common heel pain in adult

A

sub calcaneal bursitis

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2
Q

Plantar fasciitis

A

pain exacerbated on walking

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3
Q

Initial Ix of ruptures Achilles tendon

A

US

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4
Q

Psoas abscess

  • risk factor
  • sign on exmaination
  • Ix (dols standard)
  • Mx
A
• Increased risk in immunocompromised Pt
	• +ve psoas sign - discomfort on hip extension 
	• Ix: CT - gold standard
		○ Blood - confirm infection picture
	• Mx: percutaneous drainage + IV Abx
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