Sports Flashcards
Name seven absolute contraindications for meniscal transplantation.
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Marked obesity
- Diffuse arthritis
- Previous joint infection
- Outerbridge IV changes
- Untreated tibiofemoral subluxation
- Skeletal immaturity
Which band of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow should be released for extrinsic elbow stiffness?
Posterior band
What is the most commonly injured nerve during a distal biceps repair?
lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve
What is the treatment of choice for compression side (inferior-medial) femoral neck stress fractures?
non-weight bearing and activity restriction
What is the treatment of choice for tension side (superior-lateral) femoral neck stress fractures?
ORIF with percutaneous screw fixation
The posterior approach to the shoulder ulitizes the intramuscular plane between which two muscles?
teres minor (axillary n.) and infraspinatus (suprascapular n.).
What structure is the primary restraint to anteroposterior translation of the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint?
Superior and posterior acromioclavicular joint capsule
What is the primary blood supply to the humeral head?
Posterior humeral circumflex artery
What are the borders of the quadrilateral space?
teres minor (superior), teres major (inferior), humerus (lateral), long head of triceps (medial)
A PCL deficient knee has an increased risk of early onset degenerative changes in which compartment(s) of the knee?
Medial, patellofemoral
Review the Rockwood classification of AC separations
Type 1 -VI
What is the most common pattern of glenoid wear associated with glenohumeral arthritis?
central or posterior
What is the highest risk factor for nonhealing of the surgically repaired rotator cuff?
Patient age older than 65
What phase of the throwing is the rotator cuff most susceptible to tensile failure?
deceleration phase
What is the most appropriate treatment for commotio cordis?
immediate cardiac defibrillation
