Other Terminology

Question 1

Bursistis

Answer 1

caused by acute/ chronic inflammation of bursae

symptoms = limited AROM 2nd to pain and swelling

Question 2

Contusion

Answer 2

sudden blow to part of body resulting in severe damage to superficial and deep structures
Tx: AROM, ice, compression

Question 3

Edema

Answer 3

increased volume of fluid in soft tissue outside joint capsule

Question 4

Effusion

Answer 4

increased volume of fluid within joint capsule

Question 5

Genu Valgum

Answer 5

knees touch while standing w/feet separated- will increase compression of lateral tibial condyle & stress to medial structures
aka “knock-knees”

Question 6

Genu Varum

Answer 6

bowing of legs w/ added space between knees while standing w/feet together- will increase compression of medial tibial condyle & stress to lateral structures
aka “bow-legged”

Question 7

Kyphosis

Answer 7

excessive curvature of spine in posterior direction, usually in thoracic spine
causes: osteoporosis, compression fracture, poor posture 2nd to paralysis

Question 8

Lordosis

Answer 8

excessive curvature of spine in anterior direction, usually in lumbar spine
Causes: weak abs, pregnancy, excessive weight in abdominal area, hip flexion contracture

Question 9

Q angle

Answer 9

degree of angulation present when measuring from mid-patella to ASIS & to tibial tubercle
Normal: 13˚ for male, 18˚ for female
Excessive can lead to pathology & abnormal tracking

Question 10

Sprain

Answer 10

acute injury involving ligament

Question 11

Grade 1 sprain

Answer 11

mild plain & swelling, little-no tear of ligament

Question 12

Grade 2 sprain

Answer 12

moderate pain & swelling, minimal instability of joint, min-mod tearing of ligament, decreased ROM

Question 13

Grade 3 sprain

Answer 13

severe pain and swelling, substantial joint instability, total tear of ligament, substantial decrease in ROM

Question 14

Strain

Answer 14

injury involving musculotendinous unit that involves muscle,/ tendon/ attachment to bone

Question 15

Grade 1 Strain

Answer 15

localized pain, minimal swelling, tenderness

Question 16

Grade 2 Strain

Answer 16

localized pain, moderate swelling, tenderness, impaired motor function

Question 17

Grade 3 strain

Answer 17

palpable defect in muscle, severe pain, poor motor function

Question 18

Tendonitis

Answer 18

caused by chronic inflammation of tendon

Symptoms: gradual onset, tenderness, swelling, pain