Textbook questions that may be important (Sports med

Question 1

What is an arthroscopy?

Answer 1

It is a tuny camera that s inseerted, usually into a joint to allow a doctor/surgeon to look at the internal structure of the joints

Question 2

What is an MRI scan?

Answer 2

Magnetic resonance imaging scan. Produces a 3d image of the injury

Question 3

What is the most common site for cartilage injuries?

Answer 3

Knee joints

Question 4

What is the common cause of stress fractures?

Answer 4

Overuse injury, poor technique, repeated impact

Question 5

What is a muscle strain?

Answer 5

A partial strain of muscle fibres through abnormal muscle movement (stretching or tearing of a muscle).

Question 6

What is the best way to treat a muscle spasm?

Answer 6

Stretching and gently massaging area. Ice area or apply heat from warm towwel

Question 7

What causes osteoporosis?

Answer 7

Lack of calcium (leading to diminished bone density), excessive exercise, lack of exercise, loss of estrogen?

Question 8

What is scarred muscle tissue?

Answer 8

The formation of fibrous tissue in the muscle after an injury occurs