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A favorable outcome in orthotic management of a tibial fracture is: A. no more than 15 degrees angulation in the sagittal or coronal planes B. no more than 5 degrees of angulation in any plane C. no more than 25mm shortening D. no long term ankle arthritis B. no more than 5 degrees of angulation in any plane the ligament on which the talus rests and which helps support the medial longitudinal arch of the foot: A. long plantar ligament B. plantar calcaneonavicular ligament C. deltoid ...

What motion and at what phase of gait does a cushioned heel simulate? plantarflexion at heel strike, initial contact Injury to which nerve presents as paralytic equinus during swing phase? common peroneal nerve If the ankle is 90 degrees at initial contact, what type of moment do you have at the knee? Knee flexion moment If the ankle is in 3 degrees of plantarflexion at midstance, what type of moment do you have at the knee? knee extension moment During which phase of gait do...

Hip Flexion ROM Testing Normal ROM: 120-130 degrees Position: Supine with hips extended Goniometer: Axis on GT, stationary arm on longitudinal axis of trunk, mobile arm on lateral longitudinal axis of femur Motion: Bend hip and knee up towards the chest and leave contralateral leg flat on table Thomas Test Test for hip flexion contracture Position: Supine Goniometer: Axis on GT, stationary arm on longitudinal axis of trunk, mobile arm on lateral longitudinal axis of femur Procedure:...

How do position for carpal tunnel syndrome Cock up splint immobilizing wrist in neutral Describe the muscle implications to having a 1) radial, 2) ulnar, and 3) median nerve injury 1) Radial, all wrist extensors, elbow extensors, supinator, thumb abduction 2) lose of lumbricals, Interossei, 1/2 FDS, and Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, claw hand 3) Lose 1+2 lumbricals, thenar muscles, Forearm Flexors, Causes ape hand For a complete Brachial plexus injury with flail arm what is the ox Wilmer C...

Define spondylolysthesis and describe treatment recommendation Anterior slippage of superior vertebrae on inferior vertebrae Treatment: LSO with sagittal control In what position is the ankle joint most stable? Dorsiflexion How do you test for a "Normal" muscle grade for: Gastrocnemius? -Pt is prone with feet off table -Stabilize leg proximal to ankle with knee extended and ankle in DF -Pt will plantarflex the ankle through full ROM -Apply resistance to posterior calcaneus...

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John brown is burned over 90% of his body and is barely breathing. He is intubated and IV fluids were started at the scene *mass casualty example BLACK: EMERGENT Mr. Miller, the van driver has a deep and long bleeding laceration on his forehead, is complaining of severe chest pain radiating down his left arm, SOA, nausea, and a headache *mass casualty example RED: EMERGENT Patty Miller is complaining of severe pain in her right leg (her femur bone is protruding through her skin) ...

The nurse is teaching a 32-year old female client who has Systemic erythematosus (SLE) about self-care practices. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for additional teaching by the nurse? -"I should inspect my skin daily for rashes." -"I should carefully consider whether I should get pregnant again." -"I should limit my exposure to direct sunlight to 30 continuous minutes each day." -"I should check my temp. on a regular basis." "I ...

Clients with a traumatic brain injury usually have injury to other areas like what? C-Spine heart, lungs, facial structures, abdomen, bones What is the leading cause of traumatic head injuries MVA What are some primary brain injury event contusion, lacerations, damage to blood vessels, acceleration/deceleration injuries, foreign object penetration Which of the primary or secondary is preventable? Secondary what is the end result of Secondary (indirect) brain injury ICP and ...

What is a TBI damage to the brain caused by an external force what is a mild TBI classified as ? GCS of 13-15, difficulty to concentrate, (concussion), loss of consciousness up to 30min what is a moderate tbi classified as? gcs of 9-12, loss of consciousness 30min-6hrs what is a severe tbi classified as? gcs 3-8, loss of consciousness more than 6hrs difference between open and closed tbi open-skull is fractured closed-blunt force trauma, integrity of skull isnt compromised...