Pathology

Question 1

-Degenerative Joint Disease
-Arthritis of the bones
-Chronic & progressive = no cure
-Unilateral
Heberden’s nodes: DIP Joint
Bouchard’s nodes: PIP Joint

Answer 1

Osteoarthritis (OA)

Question 2

-Autoimmune
-Affects synovial lining
-Boutonnière: PIP flex
-Swan Neck: PIP ext
NO PT DURING FLARE UP
High heat (Paraffin)

Answer 2

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Question 3

-Muscle - Pec Major & Biceps
-Pain with contraction
-Spasm
-Returns to 100%

Answer 3

Strain

Question 4

-Ligament: Ankle: ATF (anterior talo-fibular)
-No pain with contraction
-No spasm
-Return to 80%

Answer 4

Sprain

Question 5

-Microtrauma
-3-7 days
-NO PT

Answer 5

1 Degree Strain/Sprain

Question 6

-50% fibers torn
-6-12 weeks
-Worst rehab (bruising & swelling)

Answer 6

2 Degree Strain/Sprain

Question 7

-100% fibers torn (surgery performed)
-6-12 weeks
-General Rehab

Answer 7

3 Degree Strain/Sprain

Question 8

-Acute
-UE = originating (proximal) tendon
-LE = insertional (distal) tendon
-Causes: biomechanical fault & repetition of movement

Answer 8

Tendinitis