RMSK (Pegasus Lectures/Questions) with accurate
answers
(Blank) are more common in males and are more common on the
(blank) side. Ans✓✓✓ Indirect hernia, right
(Blank) hernias are much less common than inguinal hernias and are
more common in women than men. Ans✓✓✓ Femoral
(Blank) is the most common cause of plantar hindfoot pain and most
commonly invovles the proximal 1/3 of the central cord Ans✓✓✓
Plantar fasciopathy
(Blank) is the most prevalent type of arthritis. Ans✓✓✓ Osteoarthritis
(Blank) millimeters is a normal thickness oft he femoral articular
cartilage. Ans✓✓✓ 20
A "high ankle sprain" often occurs which damage to what structure(s)?
Ans✓✓✓ TFL (Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament due to the disruption of
the lower interosseous and syndesmotic separation)
A beta angle of what is considered normal and abnormal? Ans✓✓✓
Normal beta angle = >50% (% of the femoral epiphysis covered by the
acetabular roof)
Abnormal beta angle = <55 degs
,A bunionette is a bony protuberance on the lateral aspect of which MTP
joint? Ans✓✓✓ 5th
A common cause of lateral knee pain related to intense physical activity
resulting in chronic inflammation caused by excessive friction of the
ITB, what condition is it? Ans✓✓✓ ITB Syndrome (aka Runner's
Knee)
A common location for dorsal ganglion cysts to arise from the wrist is
the (blank) Ans✓✓✓ Scapholunate ligament
A condition in which calcification occurs on the medial side of the knee.
This calcium deposit develops between the superior part of the MCL and
the medial epicondyle of the femur. This condition is cuased by direct
rauma at the attachment of the MCL. A hematoma may develop at this
site as a result of ligament fibers tearing, with inflammation slowly
residing leaving ossified tissues along the pedicel of the medial
epicondyle Ans✓✓✓ Pellegrini-Steida Syndrome
A disorder of the PNS in which there is loss of motor and sensory
function due to blockage of nerve conduction. Ans✓✓✓ Neuropraxia
(aka nerve compression)
A distance greater than (blank) millimeters between the coracoid process
and the lesser tuberosity is indicative of subcoracoid impingement.
Ans✓✓✓ 10
,A fibrocartilaginous structure found in the MTP and IP joints of the foot.
Homogenous wedge shaped structure the extends from the plantar aspect
of the metatarsal head to the base of the proximal phalanx, what
structure is this? Ans✓✓✓ Plantar Plate
A massive tear in a complete tear of at least 2x tendson (blank) in width
Ans✓✓✓ >3cm
A massive tear is a complete tear of at least (blank) tendons greater than
(blank) mm. Ans✓✓✓ 2 tendons & >3mm
A tear of the Achilles tendon is easiest to identify in the SAX or LAX?
Ans✓✓✓ SAX
A thickness of (blank) is indicative of plantar fasciitis. Ans✓✓✓ 5mm
or >5mm
A thickness of what is often associated with plantar fasciitis? Ans✓✓✓
>5mm
According to the pegasus lectures, the anterior hip capsule should NOT
exceed what thickness level? Ans✓✓✓ 5mm (mostly >7mm is
considered pathological of the intra-articular hip)
, After taking the transverse views while performing the Ortolani and
Barlow manuevers, what are the next steps? Ans✓✓✓ 1) Hip flexed to
15-20 degs, in coronal plane
2) Hip flexed to 90 degs, in coronal plane
After the pediatric hip is taken with leg straigthened and then flexed w/
ADDuction, what's the next step? Ans✓✓✓ Flex the hip and ABDuct
the hip
(**This position will help reduce any femoral head dislocations; aka
Ortolani maneuver**)
An accessory abductor digiti minimi muscle may be located radial to the
pisiform between the ulnar artery and nerve. This can also cause
compression of what structure? Ans✓✓✓ Ulnar nerve
An alpha angle of what is considered normal, and what angle is
considered abnormal? Ans✓✓✓ Normal alpha angle = >60 degs
Abnormal alpha angle = <50 degs
An Iliopsoas tendon tear usually what structure and area of concern?
Ans✓✓✓ Tendinous attachment close to or at the lesser trochanter
Another name for medial epicondylitis is? Ans✓✓✓ Golfer's Elbow
answers
(Blank) are more common in males and are more common on the
(blank) side. Ans✓✓✓ Indirect hernia, right
(Blank) hernias are much less common than inguinal hernias and are
more common in women than men. Ans✓✓✓ Femoral
(Blank) is the most common cause of plantar hindfoot pain and most
commonly invovles the proximal 1/3 of the central cord Ans✓✓✓
Plantar fasciopathy
(Blank) is the most prevalent type of arthritis. Ans✓✓✓ Osteoarthritis
(Blank) millimeters is a normal thickness oft he femoral articular
cartilage. Ans✓✓✓ 20
A "high ankle sprain" often occurs which damage to what structure(s)?
Ans✓✓✓ TFL (Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament due to the disruption of
the lower interosseous and syndesmotic separation)
A beta angle of what is considered normal and abnormal? Ans✓✓✓
Normal beta angle = >50% (% of the femoral epiphysis covered by the
acetabular roof)
Abnormal beta angle = <55 degs
,A bunionette is a bony protuberance on the lateral aspect of which MTP
joint? Ans✓✓✓ 5th
A common cause of lateral knee pain related to intense physical activity
resulting in chronic inflammation caused by excessive friction of the
ITB, what condition is it? Ans✓✓✓ ITB Syndrome (aka Runner's
Knee)
A common location for dorsal ganglion cysts to arise from the wrist is
the (blank) Ans✓✓✓ Scapholunate ligament
A condition in which calcification occurs on the medial side of the knee.
This calcium deposit develops between the superior part of the MCL and
the medial epicondyle of the femur. This condition is cuased by direct
rauma at the attachment of the MCL. A hematoma may develop at this
site as a result of ligament fibers tearing, with inflammation slowly
residing leaving ossified tissues along the pedicel of the medial
epicondyle Ans✓✓✓ Pellegrini-Steida Syndrome
A disorder of the PNS in which there is loss of motor and sensory
function due to blockage of nerve conduction. Ans✓✓✓ Neuropraxia
(aka nerve compression)
A distance greater than (blank) millimeters between the coracoid process
and the lesser tuberosity is indicative of subcoracoid impingement.
Ans✓✓✓ 10
,A fibrocartilaginous structure found in the MTP and IP joints of the foot.
Homogenous wedge shaped structure the extends from the plantar aspect
of the metatarsal head to the base of the proximal phalanx, what
structure is this? Ans✓✓✓ Plantar Plate
A massive tear in a complete tear of at least 2x tendson (blank) in width
Ans✓✓✓ >3cm
A massive tear is a complete tear of at least (blank) tendons greater than
(blank) mm. Ans✓✓✓ 2 tendons & >3mm
A tear of the Achilles tendon is easiest to identify in the SAX or LAX?
Ans✓✓✓ SAX
A thickness of (blank) is indicative of plantar fasciitis. Ans✓✓✓ 5mm
or >5mm
A thickness of what is often associated with plantar fasciitis? Ans✓✓✓
>5mm
According to the pegasus lectures, the anterior hip capsule should NOT
exceed what thickness level? Ans✓✓✓ 5mm (mostly >7mm is
considered pathological of the intra-articular hip)
, After taking the transverse views while performing the Ortolani and
Barlow manuevers, what are the next steps? Ans✓✓✓ 1) Hip flexed to
15-20 degs, in coronal plane
2) Hip flexed to 90 degs, in coronal plane
After the pediatric hip is taken with leg straigthened and then flexed w/
ADDuction, what's the next step? Ans✓✓✓ Flex the hip and ABDuct
the hip
(**This position will help reduce any femoral head dislocations; aka
Ortolani maneuver**)
An accessory abductor digiti minimi muscle may be located radial to the
pisiform between the ulnar artery and nerve. This can also cause
compression of what structure? Ans✓✓✓ Ulnar nerve
An alpha angle of what is considered normal, and what angle is
considered abnormal? Ans✓✓✓ Normal alpha angle = >60 degs
Abnormal alpha angle = <50 degs
An Iliopsoas tendon tear usually what structure and area of concern?
Ans✓✓✓ Tendinous attachment close to or at the lesser trochanter
Another name for medial epicondylitis is? Ans✓✓✓ Golfer's Elbow
