Sports Med Objectives Flashcards
Define concussion
A complex pathophysiology process affecting the brain inducing by biochemical forces.
Concussion presentation
Immediate:
- HA, dizziness, double vision
- Nausea, light/sound sensitivity
- Feeling foggy
- LOC, amnesia
- Behavioral changes
- Cognitive impairment
Later…
- Sleep disturbance
- Depression/anxiety
Concussion diagnosis
Based on clinical symptoms?? Not really sure what she’s looking for on this one.
Concussion management
- physical and cognitive rest until sx resolution
- avoid medications and let symptoms be your guide
- wear sunglasses if photophobia is present
- sleep in a dark room as much as possible for 2-3 days, then resume normal sleep/wake hours with 15-20 minute naps
- limit exposure to telephone, texting, music, tv
If you have a concussion, can you take meds for headache?
Yes, acetaminophen is ok but no NSAIDs
*can also take melatonin for HA and/or sleep
If a pt has concussion, should they be woken up during the night?
Nope! You don’t need to awaken throughout the night, just observe for normal breathing pattern.
Do helmets prevent concussion?
NO
Concussion prevention
Football helmets, for example, reduce impact force to head but not concussion incidence
AC sprain/separation
-Mechanism
“aka shoulder separation”
- impact to tip of shoulder
- fall on outstretched arm
AC sprain/separation
-S/Sx
- deformity at AC joint distal end of clavicle rides superiorly
- pain with movement and palpation
- (+) piano key sign
AC sprain/separation
-1st degree of injury
- no deformity
- pain with palpation & motion
- mild stretching of AC ligament
AC sprain/separation
-2nd degree of injury
- displacement of distal end of clavicle
- unable to abduct arm or bring it across body
- pain
AC sprain/separation
-3rd degree of injury
- compete rupture of AC and CC ligaments
- with dislocation of the distal end of clavicle
- severe pain
- LOM
- instability
AC sprain/separation
-general tx
- RICE
- Immobilization
- NSAIDs
AC sprain/separation
-tx based on separation grade (1-6)
- Grade 1 separation: RTP in 1-2 weeks
- Grade 2 separation: RTP in 3-4 weeks
- Grade 3 separation: RTP in 6-12 weeks; possible surgery
- Grade 4-6: surgery
Sternoclavicular (SC) sprain
-mechanism
- indirect force transmitted through the humerus, the shoulder joint and the clavicle
- direct impact to clavicle
Sternoclavicular (SC) sprain
-S/Sx
- may have deformity at sternal end
- swelling
- pain
- inability to abduct shoulder through full ROM
Sternoclavicular (SC) sprain
-1st degree separation
no deformity, pain w/ palpation & motion, mild stretching of SC ligament
Sternoclavicular (SC) sprain
-2nd degree separation
subluxation of the proximal end of clavicle
Sternoclavicular (SC) sprain
-3rd degree separation
complete rupture of SC and CC ligaments, with dislocation of the proximal end of clavicle
Sternoclavicular (SC) sprain
-general tx
- RICE
- Immobilization
- NSAIDs
*same as AC sprain
Sternoclavicular (SC) sprain
-tx based on grade of separation (1-3)
- Grade 1 separation: RTP in 1-2 weeks
- Grade 2 separation: RTP in 3-4 weeks
- Grade 3 separation: surgery
When is SC sprain a medical emergency?
any posterior subluxation or dislocation in an emergency due to potential cardiovascular compromise
What is the MC fracture around the elbow in children?
- supracondylar humerus fractures
- 95% are d/t extension-type injuries
Supracondylar humerus fractures
-mechanical factors
- occurs from a fall on an outstretched hand
- ligamentous laxity and hyperextension of the elbow are important mechanical factors
- may be associated with a distal radius or forearm fractures
Supracondylar humerus fractures
-classifications, type 1
- non-displaced (note posterior fat pad)
- in most cases, these can be treated with immobilization for approx. 3 weeks, at 90 degrees of flexion (unless significant swelling)
Supracondylar humerus fractures
-classifications, type 2
angulated/displaced fracture with intact posterior cortex
Supracondylar humerus fractures
-classifications, type 3
complete displacement, with no contact between fragments
Ulnar collateral ligament injuries at the elbow are usually d/t…
- chronic valgus stress placing ligament at risk for laxity or tearing
- pitchers are at highest risk
Ulnar collateral ligament
-evaluation
- medial pain during late cocking, acceleration or deceleration is hallmark
- pain with valgus testing more reliable than laxity
- laxity on valgus testing at 30 minimal unless tear is complete
What do you find on MRI for ulnar collateral ligament injury?
MRI with contrast – fluid leakage outside of joint represents complete tear
Ulnar collateral ligament
-tx
- rest
- physical therapy
- NSAIDs
- return to throwing when pain-free
- surgery
What is the surgical procedure for ulnar collateral ligament?
autologous tendon secured in tunnels in humerus and ulna in figure-of-eight fashion, ulnar N transposed
Aseptic olecranon bursitis etiology
- direct blow of fall (hemiarthrosis)
- gout
Septic olecranon bursitis etiology
- insect bite
- cut/abrasion
- hematogenous
Olecranon bursitis
-S/sx
- pain
- swelling
- erythema/febrile (septic)
Olecranon bursitis
-tx
- ice and compression
- aspirate (if serous/blood, give steroid injection; if pus, required I&D -ortho consult)
When does olecranon bursitis require surgery?
With recurrent aseptic bursitis
Define myositis ossificans traumatica
Where bone-like tissue grows in the muscles of the thigh (MC) or upper arm after an injury
Myositis ossificans traumatica
-etiology
- formation of ectopic bone
- MOI = repeated blunt trauma
- may be the result of improper thigh contusion treatment (too aggressive)
Myositis ossificans traumatica
-S/sx
-X-ray shows Ca2+ deposit 2 - 6 weeks post injury Sx: -pain -weakness -swelling -tissue tension -point tenderness -decreased ROM
Myositis ossificans traumatica
-management
- tx must be conservative
- may require surgical removal