Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal

what is the most common cause of hip fractures?

trauma— falls

what are joint protection methods for shoulders?

abduction sling with “pillow”

how long are patients in the abduction sling for on average?

~ 4 weeks

what are precautions for TSA?

• NWB over 2 lbs

• avoid extension, abduction past 45 degrees, external rotation past 30 degrees and internal rotation past 60 degrees

• PROM in flexion 90-100 degrees

SLAP tears

occurs at front of upper arm where biceps tendon connects to the shoulder

bankart tears

shoulder joint ball slips out of socket, joint capsule can pull on lower portion of labrum and tear it

shoulder impingement syndrome

compression of structures found in subacromial space, caused by hooked acromion and/or repetitive or sustained elevation above 90 degrees

rotator cuff tear

partial vs full thickness tear; significantly limits occupational functioning

when should you start AROM for shoulder injuries?

after 6-8 weeks

when should you start strengthening after a shoulder injury?

6-12 weeks depending on if ROM is back

true or false: if a patient has a pillow under their knee after a knee replacement, you should leave it.

FALSE

where can you put a pillow under a patient after a knee replacement?

more distally towards their ankle

STEADI

stopping elderly accidents, death and injuries

how can you make a balance goal more measurable?

use balance grading scales

how many times do you conduct the functional reach test?

3

what does the Romberg test assess?

balance and proprioception

true or false: assistive devices can be used in the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test

true

standing balance =

balance grade

standing endurance =

standing time