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Kyphosis is also known as?
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Dowager's hump
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What is "kyphosis" ?
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ante-posterior or forward bending of thoracic spine with convexity of curve in posterior direction
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ankylosis
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scarring within a joint leading to stiffness or fixation: may be the result of chronic joint inflammation
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ganglion
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small fluid-filled synovial cyst usually on the dorsal surface of the wrist or foot
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Lordosis?
What is the etiology? |
lumbar spine deformity resulting in ante-posterior curvature with concavity in posterior direction.
Etiology: muscular dystrophy, obesity, flexion contracture of hip, congenital dislocation of hip. |
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scoliosis
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deformity resulting in lateral curvature of the thoracic spine
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What is the etiology and significance of scoliosis?
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idiopathic or congenital condition, fracture, or dislocation, osteomalacia.
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Morton's neuroma is also known as ?
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Moron's toe or plantar neuroma
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What is a Morton's neuroma?
What is the treatment? |
neuroma in web space between third and fourth metatarsal heads, causing sharp, sudden attacks of pain and burning sensations.
Surgical excision |
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Hallux valgus
also known as a ? |
bunion
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Hallus Valgus can be described as?
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deformity of the great toe consisting of lateral angulation of great toe toward the second toe.
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How is a Hallus Valgus treated?
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shoes with wide forefoot
use of bunion pads surgical removal: may include temporary or permanent internal fixation |
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hammer toe
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deformity of the second through the fifth toes,
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Sprain
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tearing of a ligament
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strain
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strecthing of muscle an fascia sheath
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dislocation
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complete separation of articular surface of joint due to ligament injury
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subluxation
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incomplete separation of articular surfaces of joint due to ligamnet injury
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repetitive strain injury
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tendon and mucle strain with inflammation and decreased circulation.
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bursitis
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inflammation of synovial membrane sac at friction sites
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carpal tunnel syndrome
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compression of median nerve in the wrist
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meniscus injury
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cartilage compression and tearing associated with rotational stress
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impingement syndrome
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entrapement of soft-tissue structure under coracoacromial arch of the shoulders
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rotator cuff injury
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tear within muscles or ligaments of shoulder
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RICE is indicate for initial management of what type of injury?
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sprains and strains
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The earliest warning sign of compartmental syndrome
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prodressive pain that is distal to the injury and is unrelieved by usual analagesics
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advantages of synthetic fiberglass cast
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lightweight and waterproof and support immediate mobilization
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