Differential diagnosis Flashcards Preview

NPTE > Differential diagnosis > Flashcards

Flashcards in Differential diagnosis Deck (18)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

What bone disorder is is characterized by increased reabsorption of bone and decreased bone formation.

A

Osteoporosis

2
Q

What is an advantage of nonsurgical repair of Achilles Tendon Rupture?

A

Reduced risk of infection

3
Q

What are the advantages of a surgical repair of an Achilles tendon rupture?

A

Pt is less likely to have reinjury

Higher rates of return to athletic activities

4
Q

Which tendon is the strongest in the human body

A

Achilles tendon

5
Q

history of corticosteroid injections increases risk of what

A

tendon/ligament break down, specifically he achilles tendon.

6
Q

Primary focus during acute phase of adhesive capsulitis

A

pain management, PROM, and isometric strengthening

7
Q

Primary focus during chronic phase of adhesive capsulitis

A

improve extensibility of the joint capsule and techniques to improve pain-free ROM

8
Q

Which exercises have been shown to be indicated for Ankylosing Spondylitis?

A

Low impact/ aerobic exercises with an emphasis on extension and rotation. As well as postural exercises.

9
Q

Which exercises should be avoided with Ankylosing Spondylitis?

A

High impact and flexion exercises

10
Q

What is the typical posture of a person with Ankylosing Spondylitis?

A

Flattened lumbar lordosis (secondary to spasms) as well as increased thoracic kyphosis.

11
Q

When is the peak incidence of ACL tears

A

14-29 years old

12
Q

What 3 injuries make up the “unhappy triad”

A

ACL tear, Medal Colateral ligament tear, and Medial Meniscus Tear.

13
Q

Why are closed chain activities preferred in ACL tear patients ?

A

Anterior translation of the tibia is decreased as compared with open chain.

14
Q

How long before ACL surgical patient return to normal activities?

A

4-6 months

15
Q

What is a large causative factor for Arterial Insufficiency Ulcers?

A

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

16
Q

Common presentation of Arterial Insufficiency Ulcers are:

A

Skin surrounding is cool, shiny, and hairless
Poor pulses
possible yellow or blue tint of nails
wound edges are smooth and defined

17
Q

What ABI score marks a moderate occlusion or worse

A

ABI of

18
Q

What differentiates Venous insufficiency ulcers from Arterial insufficiency ulcers

A

Venous Ulcers: irregular wound edge and shallow, pulses intact, skin dry and flakey with brown discoloration (hemosiderin)