EXSS 288: Orthopedic Injury Exam 2024 100% Accurate!

HOPS - ANSWERShistory, observation, palpation, special tests Keys to a good history - ANSWERS1. be calm and reassuring 2. ask open ended questions 3. listen carefully 4. maintain eye contact 5. record without any interpretations 6. obtain as early as possible Parts of a history - ANSWERS-MOI -injury location -pain characteristics -joint responses -determine if acute or chronic -history of injury types of injury - ANSWERSlocalized and piercing pain=bone injury joint gave way=ligament injury Observation - ANSWERS-deformity -bilateral comparison -limp -swelling -facial expressions -postural malalignment -inflammation Palpation - ANSWERSdetermine -point tenderness -anatomical structures affected -non visual deformities Special Tests - ANSWERSdifferent types -range of motion -strength testing -joint stability testing -functional performance testing Range of motions - ANSWERSdetermining how much motion is available at a joint