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ACL tear
,A patient with an ankle sprain has moderate ankle swelling, mild to moderate
ecchymosis, and moderate joint stability has what grade of sprain?
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Two
What does the finding of a positive Thompson test suggest?
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Achilles tendon rupture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)
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- Sx: anterior knee pain with exercise or while bending the knee, cracking
or popping sounds
- Dx: patellar-compression grind, patellar tilt, patellar glide
- Tx: RICE, NSAIDs, PT
Trochanteric Bursitis
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, - Lateral hip pain near the greater trochanter commonly found in adults d/t
overuse or injury
- Sx: pain worse with activity, pain when lying on that side, tenderness over
the greater trochanter
-Tx: NSAIDs, PT, cortisone shots, surgery
Cauda Equina Syndrome
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Serious condition where the terminal portion of the spinal cord is
compressed. If left untreated, it can lead to permanent loss of
bowel/bladder function as well as lower extremity paralysis.
Metatarsus Adductus
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Most common deformity of the foot, marked by the middle
bones of the foot pointing in toward the body
Name one cause of extrinsic shoulder pain.
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, Cardiac, biliary disease, ectopic pregnancy, pneumonia
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
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- D/t excessive scar tissue or adhesions
- Sx: Gradual progressive decline of shoulder mobility (AROM and PROM),
diffuse aching pain
- Tx: PT, NSAIDs, manipulation, stretching, surgery
Salter-Harris Classification
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Where the fracture lies at the growth plate...
1- straight across
2- above
3- lower
4- through
5-erosure
A patient has recurrent lumbar pain, which is sometimes severe. The patient reports
that prescription of nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is no longer
effective for pain relief. What will the provider recommend?
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