PAS 407 EXAM 2 Injuries/Syndromes Questions With Complete Solutions
PAS 407 EXAM 2 Injuries/Syndromes Questions With Complete Solutions broken/fractured hip ️️- fracture tends to be at the neck of the femur - sudden impact to the area - common injury in elderly due to osteoporosis - leg will appear shortened and externally rotated Trendelenburgs sign ️️- weakness of the thigh abductors (gluteus medius and minimus) - superior gluteal nerve - during gait, while standing on the affected leg, pelvis will sag on the contralateral side Piriformis Syndrome ️️- compression of the sciatic nerve due to tight piriformis muscle - can occur from excessive contraction of the gluteal muscles - can cause pain, tingling, numbness from the buttocks down the leg
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