Pathology Flashcards
Achilles Tendonitis-Overview
- repetitive overs druse disorder
- most often impacted in an avascular zone 2-6cm above tendon insertion
Achilles Tendonitis-at risk individuals
- limited flexibility/strength in Gastroc/soleus complex
- pronated or caves foot
Achilles Tendonitis-sx and symptoms
- aching or burning or posterior heel
- swelling and thickening in tendon area
- morning stiffness
Achilles Tendonitis-tx
- initial RICE
- NSAIDs
- analgesics
Adhesive Capsulitis-overview
- loss of ROM in active/passive shoulder motion 2* soft tissue contracture
- caused by adhesive fibrosis and scarring between the capsule, rotator cuff, subacromial bursa and deltoid
Adhesive Capsulitis-symptoms
- night pain
- capsular pattern restricted motion
- insidious onset
ACL Sprain- overview
- ligament prevents anterior translation of the tibia in relation to the femur
- etiology: non-contact twisting injury with s or valgus stress
ACL Sprain-signs and symptoms
-report loud pop or knee “giving way” or buckling followed by dizziness, sweating and swelling
ACL Sprain- tx
- RICE
- NSAIDs
- conservative tx
- surgery (for a complete grade III tear)
Congenital Hip Dysplasia-overview
-malalignment of the femoral head within the acetabulum (develops in the last trimester in utero)
Congenital Hip Dysplasia-presentation
-asymmetrical hip abduction with tightness and apparent femoral shortening of the involved side
Congenital Hip Dysplasia-tx
- 1st: harness, splinting, bracing, traction
- open reduction with subsequent application of a hip spica cast (if conservative tx fails)
Congenital Limb Deficiencies-etiology
- idiopathic or genetic in origin
- could also be due to poor blood supply, constricting amniotic bands, infection, maternal drug exposure
Congenital Limb Deficiencies- symptoms
- structural or acquired abnormality of limb
- phantom limb pain
Congenital Limb Deficiencies- tx
-focus on symmetrical movements, strengthening, ROM, WBing activities, prosthetic training when appropriate
Congenital Torticollis-etiology
Unknown, malpositioning in utero, birth trauma
Congenital Torticollis-clinical presentation
- lateral cervical flexion to SAME side as contracture
- rotation toward the OPPOSITE side
- facial asymmetries
Congenital Torticollis-tx
- conservative: stretching, AROM, positioning, education
- surgery if kid >1 yo, when conservative tx failed