orthopaedics Flashcards
1
Q
cause of most common heel pain in adult
A
sub calcaneal bursitis
2
Q
Plantar fasciitis
A
pain exacerbated on walking
3
Q
Initial Ix of ruptures Achilles tendon
A
US
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