Orthopedic Technologist Exam/JDB7
Claw Toe - Answer-Contraction of the toe at the DIP and PIP joints ( excluding big toe) TX: Splinting
Hammer Toe - Answer-Condition in which the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th toes are deformed by a bend at the PIP
joint
Mallet Toe - Answer-Buckling of the DIP joint at the end of the toe/Occurs most often in 2nd toe
Talipes - Answer-Congenital deformities commonly referred to as clubfoot caused by abnormal foot
development
Ewing's Family of Tumors (EFT) - Answer-Malignant tumors that mainly affect children
Ganglion Cysts - Answer-Benign, fluid filled cyst that develops from a joint capsule on hand or wrist
Osteosarcoma - Answer-Begins during the growth spurt of adolescence/affected bone cells are
osteoblasts
Multiple Myeloma - Answer-Cancer of the plasma cells found in bone marrow
, Osteoma - Answer-Non-malignant mass of new bone seen primarily on bones of the skull and face
Chondroma - Answer-Non-cancerous tumor formed of cartilage
Synovial Osteochondromatosis - Answer-Condition in which the joint is filled with multiple loose bone
and cartilage fragments
Giant Cell Tumor - Answer-Fast growing benign bone tumor that develops in long bones that cause pain
and swelling
Bucket Handle Tear - Answer-The meniscus is torn around limb and may become wedged in joint
causing knee to lock
Internal Derangement of the Knee - Answer-Chronic condition involving a disruption in the internal
structure of the joint
Osteoarthritis - Answer-Degenerative arthritis
Dupuytren's Disease - Answer-Condition which involves the shrinking and thickening of fascia under the
skin of the palm
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Answer-Autoimmune disease in which an inflammatory substance called pannus
is secreted by RF antibodies
Psoriatic Arthritis - Answer-Autoimmune disease
Airplane Cast - Answer-TX for humerus and shoulder joint with compound fracture
Claw Toe - Answer-Contraction of the toe at the DIP and PIP joints ( excluding big toe) TX: Splinting
Hammer Toe - Answer-Condition in which the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th toes are deformed by a bend at the PIP
joint
Mallet Toe - Answer-Buckling of the DIP joint at the end of the toe/Occurs most often in 2nd toe
Talipes - Answer-Congenital deformities commonly referred to as clubfoot caused by abnormal foot
development
Ewing's Family of Tumors (EFT) - Answer-Malignant tumors that mainly affect children
Ganglion Cysts - Answer-Benign, fluid filled cyst that develops from a joint capsule on hand or wrist
Osteosarcoma - Answer-Begins during the growth spurt of adolescence/affected bone cells are
osteoblasts
Multiple Myeloma - Answer-Cancer of the plasma cells found in bone marrow
, Osteoma - Answer-Non-malignant mass of new bone seen primarily on bones of the skull and face
Chondroma - Answer-Non-cancerous tumor formed of cartilage
Synovial Osteochondromatosis - Answer-Condition in which the joint is filled with multiple loose bone
and cartilage fragments
Giant Cell Tumor - Answer-Fast growing benign bone tumor that develops in long bones that cause pain
and swelling
Bucket Handle Tear - Answer-The meniscus is torn around limb and may become wedged in joint
causing knee to lock
Internal Derangement of the Knee - Answer-Chronic condition involving a disruption in the internal
structure of the joint
Osteoarthritis - Answer-Degenerative arthritis
Dupuytren's Disease - Answer-Condition which involves the shrinking and thickening of fascia under the
skin of the palm
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Answer-Autoimmune disease in which an inflammatory substance called pannus
is secreted by RF antibodies
Psoriatic Arthritis - Answer-Autoimmune disease
Airplane Cast - Answer-TX for humerus and shoulder joint with compound fracture
