TJA Flashcards
1
Q
Degenerative disease of synovial joints that cause progressive loss of Articular cartilage
A
Osteoarthritis
2
Q
Risk factors of OA
A
Articular trauma High impact Female>male ^age Genetics
3
Q
When will OA pain be worse
A
Morning
4
Q
OA pain is better with
A
Motion
5
Q
What to examine in physical exam
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Gait ROM Effusion Crepitus Ligament integrity Leg lengths
6
Q
Tx of OA (nonoperative
A
NSAID
Weight loss
Corticosteroid injection
7
Q
Operative Tx of OA
A
Arthroscopic Osteotomy Resurfacing Arthroplasty replacement
8
Q
Indications for arthroplasty
A
Fx decrease pain Tumor Younger pts Severe pain,deformity,arthritis Failed Conservative Tx
9
Q
Pros of jt replacement
A
Relief of pain
^ ROM
Restoration of stuff
10
Q
Cons of Jt replacement
A
- minimal activity
- only lasts so long
- leg length descrepancy
- Cultural demands (cross legs)
11
Q
What are phases of TJA rehab
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Preop teaching
Inpatient acute care
Inpatient extended care
Outpatient home care
12
Q
Hip Px depends on
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Approach
13
Q
Px for post lateral
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F past 90
IR
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14
Q
Px for ant lateral
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Ext
ER
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15
Q
Px for direct ant approach
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Bridge
Ext
ER
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