Notes in 01a Common Musculoskeletal Injuries

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Published	02/14/2024	The {{c1::supraspinatus}} is the most commonly injured rotator cuff muscle, due to {{c2::trauma}} or {{c3::degeneration and impingement}} which leads …
Published	02/14/2024	Function of the {{c1::supraspinatus}} muscle may be assessed using the {{c2::"empty/full can"}} test
Published	02/14/2024	What is the likely diagnosis in a young female with months of progressive achy pain in the anterior right knee? The pain is worsened with running and …
Published	02/14/2024	What physical exam test is helpful for diagnosing patellofemoral syndrome?{{c1::Patellofemoral compression test}}
Published	02/14/2024	What is the recommended next step in management for a patient with chronic low back pain despite intermittent use of acetaminophen and NSAIDs?{{c1::Ex…
Published	02/14/2024	Which ligament of the ankle is the most commonly sprained overall?{{c1::Anterior TaloFibular Ligament (ATL)}}
Published	02/14/2024	Sprains of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament are classified as a(n) {{c1::low}} ankle sprain
Published	02/14/2024	Sprains of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament are due to an over-{{c1::inversion}} of the foot
Published	02/14/2024	What ankle sprain is the most common high ankle sprain?A sprain of the {{c1::Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament (AITFL)}}
Published	02/14/2024	In the most common sprain of the Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament, {{c1::external}} rotation forces the Talus to rotate {{c1::laterally}} and p…
Published	02/14/2024	Diagnosis of knee issues (meniscus, ACL/PCL)?{{c1::MRI::imaging}}
Published	02/14/2024	Pain in knee, restricted extension, joint line tenderness, joint effusion and popping/clicking is suggestive of {{c1::torn meniscus::diagnosis}}
Published	02/14/2024	Valgus stress and medial space widening is suggestive of {{c1::MCL sprain::condition}}Varus stress and lateral space widening is suggestive of {{c1::L…
Published	02/14/2024	A 25-year-old man presents with an inversion injury of his right ankle that occurred during a basketball game. His ankle is swollen, but he is able to…
Published	02/14/2024	The Ottawa Ankle Rules is a clinical decision model used to determine whether or not an ankle injury needs a(n) {{c1::x-ray}}
Published	02/14/2024	A stretching or tearing injury of a ligament:{{c1::Sprain::Sprain/Strain}} A stretching or tearing injury of a muscle or tendon:{{c1::Strain::Sprain/S…
Published	02/14/2024	MSK back pain is managed with {{c1::conservative management::next step}}
Published	02/14/2024	Symmetric aching in a belt-like distribution = {{c1::MSK::type}} back pain
Published	02/14/2024	Imaging for back pain? {{c1::X-ray → MRI}}
Published	02/14/2024	Pain reproducible with isometric quadriceps contraction = {{c1::patellofemoral pain syndrome::diagnosis?}}
Published	02/14/2024	Acute (< 1 month), uncomplicated back pain (e.g. lumbar strain) is treated with {{c1::NSAIDs/acetaminophen}}
Published	02/14/2024	Back pain and malignancy concern (e.g. nocturnal pain, malignancy history) is managed with {{c1::X-ray::next step}}
Published	02/14/2024	What musculoskeletal pathology presents with pain on abduction and worsened by overhead activities? The pain is worsened at night.{{c1::Rotator cuff t…
Published	02/14/2024	Rotator cuff tendinopathy is due to impingement of the {{c1::supraspinatus}} tendon
Published	02/14/2024	What musculoskeletal pathology presents with subacute pain on abduction in patients who perform repetitive arm movement above shoulder height (e.g. pa…
Published	02/14/2024	(+) Neers test is suggestive of {{c1::rotator cuff tendinopathy::diagnosis}}
Published	02/14/2024	What imaging modality is used to confirm the diagnosis of rotator cuff tear?{{c1::MRI}}
Published	02/14/2024	What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that presents with right shoulder pain and weakness after falling on an outstretched hand? The pain/weakness…
Published	02/14/2024	What does the drop arm test test for?{{c1::Rotator cuff tears (particularly the supraspinatus tendon)}}
Published	02/14/2024	Patellofemoral pain syndrome is treated with stretching/strengthening the {{c1::quadriceps/hip abductors}}, activity modification +/- NSAIDs
Published	02/14/2024	Twisting injury of the knee = {{c1::meniscal}} tearBlow to the lateral or medial knee = {{c1::MCL/LCL}} tear
Published	02/14/2024	Most patients with acute, uncomplicated low back pain experience {{c1::spontaneous resolution of their symptoms}} in the first few weeks
Published	02/14/2024	Shoulder pain, tenderness of the greater tuberosity, positive drop arm test, limitation of external rotation and negative lidocaine injection = {{c1::…
Published	02/14/2024	Using the Ottawa Ankle rules, an ankle X-ray is only requires if there is pain in the malleolar zone, plus one of the following:• Tenderness at the {{…
Published	01/30/2024	The {{c1::Pittsburgh Rule for Knees}} indicates an X-ray if there is {{c2::blunt trauma/fall}} and the paitent is either {{c3::younger …
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Published	01/30/2024	a muscle strain may present with {{c1::bruising and swelling}} if it's severe
Published	02/14/2024	Back pain should be imaged if the patient is {{c1::not improving}} or havs {{c2::red flag symptoms}}
Published	02/14/2024	Red Flag Symptoms include {{c1::fevers, waking with pain, weight loss, abnormal neuro exam::4 symptoms}}
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