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Orthopedic LPC 68w Questions & answers
Orthopedic LPC 68w Questions & answers
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Orthopedic LPC 68wArticulation - ANS-joint, btwn two or more bones
articular cartilage - ANS-tough white fibrous connective tissue attached to articular
surfaces of bones. no blood supply
bursa - ANS-saclike body cavity btwn joints of friction and filled with synovial fluid
bursitis - ANS-inflammation of bursa
dislocation - ANS-bone that has been displaced from its usual articulation with another
bone
ecchymosis - ANS-passage of blood from ruptured blood vessels into subcutaneous
tissue, marked by purple discoloration of skin
effusion - ANS-accumulation of fluid in various spaces of the body, such as knee which
is frequent consequence of injury
erythemaeversion - ANS-redness of skin (sunburn)elevation of lateral border of foot
flaccid - ANS-lacking firmness, resilience, muscle tone
gait - ANS-particular way walking
inversion - ANS-elevation of medial border of foot
hemarthrosis - ANS-blood in joint
ligament - ANS-bone to bone
meniscus - ANS-semilunar fibrocartilaginous inbtwn patella
soft tissue swelling (STS) - ANS-edema of connective tissues other than one and
cartilage
sprain - ANS-ligament
, srain - ANS-muscle
subluxation - ANS-incomplete dislocation of bone in joint
synovial membrane - ANS-fluid filled lining of joint cavity
tendon - ANS-muscle to bone
tendinitis - ANS-inflammation of tendon
RICE - ANS-rest
ice
compression
elevation
Red Flags spine evaulations - ANS-1-intolerable pain not responsive to treatment
2- repeated visits
3-numbness, weakness
4-bony deformities
5-trauma with neurological changes
6-fever, weight loss, night sweats
7-loss of control of bowel and/or bladder
5 Steps of orthopedic examintion - ANS-1- inspection
2-palpation
3-ROM
4-muscle strength
5-special test
cervical fracture - ANS-immediately immobilize C-spine
trauma to head/neck
cervical strain - ANS-soft tissue of neck have sustained a strain or sprain
Lumbar fractures - ANS-high energy trauma or minimal trauma
lower back pain - ANS-injury to paravertebral spinal muscles and sprain ligamentous
from repeated lifting or twisting
Red Flags upper extremities - ANS-1- intolerable pain not responsive to treatment
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