Orthopedic Technologist Certification
Examination
Mallet Finger - Answer-Rupture of the extensor at its insertion
Jersey Finger - Answer-Rupture of flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) at its insertion Distal phalanx
Boutonniere deformity - Answer-Rupture or tear of the central portion of the extensor tendon
Kienbock's disease - Answer-avascular necrosis of the lunate
Where is the cuboid located? - Answer-lateral aspect of foot
Where is the Capitellum located? - Answer-Is lateral and it articulates with the radial head of the radius.
symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome - Answer-numbness, pain, tingling in the thumb, index, and
middle fingers.
Median nerve distribution - Answer-Carpal tunnel syndrome
,Bennets Fracture - Answer-fracture at the base of the first metacarpal (Thumb)
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis - Answer-inflammation the extensor pollicis brevis and the abductor
pollicis longus tendons on the side of the wrist at the base of the thumb.
Can be brought on by simple strain injury, treated by bracing the thumb and wrist.
gameskeeper's thumb - Answer-aka skiers thumb
injury to the ulnar collateral ligament
ganglion cyst - Answer-Mass on a finger that contains jelly-like viscous fluid and is connected to a
synovial Sheath or capsule
Giant cell tumor - Answer-a rare, aggressive non-cancerous tumor. Usually develops near a joint at the
end of the bone.Giant cell tumors most often occur in young adults . The exact cause of giant cell tumors
remains unknown.
lipoma - Answer-Benign tumors of fat, formed between the skin and the underlying muscle
Enchondroma - Answer-Benign tumor consisting of cartilage in bone
sugar tong splint - Answer-TX: temp immobilize wrist, forearm fx's
Prevents suppinating and pronating.
Thumb Spica Splint - Answer-Immobilization for acute non-displaced scaphoid Fracture
thumb spica cast - Answer-TX: stable, reduced fx's, thumb ligament injuries, non-displaced scaphoid fx's
, Physis - Answer-cartilaginous area between the epiphysis and metaphysis responsible for longitudinal
growth of bones.
Diaphysis - Answer-shaft of long bone (compact bone)
Epiphysis - Answer-End of a long bone. After growth stops, it becomes part of the metaphysis
What is the physis also Known as? - Answer-Growth Plate
metaphysis - Answer-growth zone between the epiphysis and the diaphysis during development of a
long bone. Composed of primary and secondary spongiosa.
Primary spongiosa - Answer-The region of the ossification center containing calcified cartilage, woven
bone and lamellar bone
Secondary spongiosa - Answer-Part of the ossification center consisting of spicules of lamellar bone
Bursae - Answer-fluid-filled sac that allows for easy movement of one part of a joint over another. They
relieve pressure between two moving parts.
Fascia - Answer-Sheets of dense connective tissue that envelop muscular components and hold
Muscles, blood vessels and nerves into bundles
Synovium - Answer-Connective membrane that lines joints and produces and absorbs synovial fluid.
This lubricates and feeds cartilage surfaces
Examination
Mallet Finger - Answer-Rupture of the extensor at its insertion
Jersey Finger - Answer-Rupture of flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) at its insertion Distal phalanx
Boutonniere deformity - Answer-Rupture or tear of the central portion of the extensor tendon
Kienbock's disease - Answer-avascular necrosis of the lunate
Where is the cuboid located? - Answer-lateral aspect of foot
Where is the Capitellum located? - Answer-Is lateral and it articulates with the radial head of the radius.
symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome - Answer-numbness, pain, tingling in the thumb, index, and
middle fingers.
Median nerve distribution - Answer-Carpal tunnel syndrome
,Bennets Fracture - Answer-fracture at the base of the first metacarpal (Thumb)
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis - Answer-inflammation the extensor pollicis brevis and the abductor
pollicis longus tendons on the side of the wrist at the base of the thumb.
Can be brought on by simple strain injury, treated by bracing the thumb and wrist.
gameskeeper's thumb - Answer-aka skiers thumb
injury to the ulnar collateral ligament
ganglion cyst - Answer-Mass on a finger that contains jelly-like viscous fluid and is connected to a
synovial Sheath or capsule
Giant cell tumor - Answer-a rare, aggressive non-cancerous tumor. Usually develops near a joint at the
end of the bone.Giant cell tumors most often occur in young adults . The exact cause of giant cell tumors
remains unknown.
lipoma - Answer-Benign tumors of fat, formed between the skin and the underlying muscle
Enchondroma - Answer-Benign tumor consisting of cartilage in bone
sugar tong splint - Answer-TX: temp immobilize wrist, forearm fx's
Prevents suppinating and pronating.
Thumb Spica Splint - Answer-Immobilization for acute non-displaced scaphoid Fracture
thumb spica cast - Answer-TX: stable, reduced fx's, thumb ligament injuries, non-displaced scaphoid fx's
, Physis - Answer-cartilaginous area between the epiphysis and metaphysis responsible for longitudinal
growth of bones.
Diaphysis - Answer-shaft of long bone (compact bone)
Epiphysis - Answer-End of a long bone. After growth stops, it becomes part of the metaphysis
What is the physis also Known as? - Answer-Growth Plate
metaphysis - Answer-growth zone between the epiphysis and the diaphysis during development of a
long bone. Composed of primary and secondary spongiosa.
Primary spongiosa - Answer-The region of the ossification center containing calcified cartilage, woven
bone and lamellar bone
Secondary spongiosa - Answer-Part of the ossification center consisting of spicules of lamellar bone
Bursae - Answer-fluid-filled sac that allows for easy movement of one part of a joint over another. They
relieve pressure between two moving parts.
Fascia - Answer-Sheets of dense connective tissue that envelop muscular components and hold
Muscles, blood vessels and nerves into bundles
Synovium - Answer-Connective membrane that lines joints and produces and absorbs synovial fluid.
This lubricates and feeds cartilage surfaces
