Special Populations Flashcards
1
Q
Children- humerus fusion
A
proximal/medial: 10-15yo
distal/lateral: 9-15yo
2
Q
Children- radius fusion
A
proximal/medial: 14-19 yo
distal/lateral: 16-22yo
3
Q
Children- femur fusion
A
proximal/medial: 15-19 yo
distal/lateral: 14-22yo
4
Q
Children- tibia fusion
A
proximal/medial: 15-22yo
distal/lateral: 14-19yo
5
Q
Children- clavicle fusion
A
proximal/medial: 19-30yo
distal/lateral: 19-20 yo
6
Q
Epiphyseal fractures
A
From excessive load
- knee
- proximal humeral epiphysis
7
Q
Avulsion fractures
A
From muscle contraction/stretch
- ASIS
- AIIS
- Ischial tuberosity
- Medial epicondyle
8
Q
Apophysitis
A
Repetitive traction on apophysis
- server disease
- Osgood-Schlatter
9
Q
Common therapeutic interventions:
Fracture
A
- pain mgmt: non contra-indicated modalities
- ROM exercises after PROM, AAROM
- strengthening exercises
- Gait/crutch training
- proprioception/balance
- functional exercises
10
Q
Common therapeutic interventions:
Apophysitis
A
- cessation of offensive activity
- painless stretching (avoid traction on apophysis)
- ROM and strength
- biomechanics correction
11
Q
Components of geriatric assessment
A
- Reduced physiologic reserve capacity
- Frailty
- Differentiation: aging vs. inactivity vs. disease
- medication
12
Q
Balance Assessment:
Younger individuals
A
- star excursion balance test
- balance error score system (BESS)
- unipedal stance test (eyes open and closed)
