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33 Cards in this Set
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Spontaneous achilles tendon rupture is a potential adverse reaction to what antibiotics?
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quinolones
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What test can be done to check for achilles tendon rupture?
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thompson test
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What are some of the hallmarks of diabetic foot?
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callus, pressure point, adaptive footware
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What is the traumatic disruption of the second metatrsal joint?
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Lisfranc fracture
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What is the difference between bi vs tri malleolar fractures?
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trimalleolar involves the distal posterior aspect of the tibia as well as the medial and lateral malleolus
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What are the risk factors for stress fractures?
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young female athletes ,osteoporosis
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Forefoot problems are more prevalent in what gender?
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female (shoes)
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Sudden onset of severe calf pain like a gun shot or hit with a raquet may be an indication of what?
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achilles tendon rupture
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Where is an achilles tendon rupture most likely to be located?
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5-7 cm above calcaneus
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What is the treatment for achilles tendon rupture?
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RICE 5-6 days,Nonsurgical-graduated casting, heel cord stretching 7 days post injury,Surgical-casting 8-12 weeks, tapered heel lifts, physical therapy
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What ligaments are most commonly torn in ankle sprain?
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anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments
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What are some potential consequences of an untreated ankle sprain?
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chronic pain,instability,arthritis
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Casting a sprain for greater than 3 weeks has what potential consequence?
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stiffness,slower return to normal
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What are two other names for diabetic foot?
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Charcot arthropathy ,neuropathic foot
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What is a charcot joint?
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repetitive stress or trauma due to lack of proprioception resulting in deformity or subluxations
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What are some important principles of self care for diabetic foot?
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self inspection,no bare feet,no heating pads,no self excavation,proper shoes
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What kind of motion may lead to a trimalleolar fracture?
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rotation or twisting
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What is the most likely mechanism of calcaneal or talus fracture?
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high velocity (motor vehicle, falls)
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How are calcaneal/talus fractures treated?
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open reduction
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What other fractures should be checked for with calcaneal/talus fractures?
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lumbar fractures
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What is the treatment for a broken toe?
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buddy strap,closed reduction with local anesthesia
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What bone in the foot is most commonly associated with stress fractures?
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2nd metatarsal
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Morton's neuroma occurs most commonly between which toes?
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3rd and 4th
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Who is most likely to get a Morton's neuroma?
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women 5:1
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How is Morton's neuroma diagnosed?
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sqeezing metatarsals elicits pain and popping sound
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How is Morton's neuroma treated?
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wide, box toed shoes, cushioning, injection, surgery
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Pain directly over the calcaneal tuberosity which increases with standing or walking may be an indication of what condition?
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plantar fasciitis
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Who is most at risk for plantar fasciitis?
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overweight females
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What is the treatment for plantar fasciitis?
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heel pads,ice,NSAIDS,Injection
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Paresthesias and dysethesias from ankle to arch that increases with ambulation may be an indication of what condition?
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tarsal tunnel syndrome
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What is the treatment for tarsal tunnel syndrome?
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orthotics,surgery (generally poor outcome)
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Why are sprains to the 1st MTP x-rayed?
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to rule out avulsion fracture
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What is turf toe?
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sprain to the 1st MTP
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