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04/13/2010

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Term
little league shoulder:
Definition
stress fx of the humeral physis
Term
Colle's Fx:
Definition
radial metaphysic fx w dorsal displacement
Term
Bennett Fx:
Definition
most frequent of all thumb fx: fx dislocation @ base of carpometacarpal joint
Term
smith's fx:
Definition
REVERSE Colle's: radial metaphysic w volar displacement
Term
golfer's fx:
Definition
hamate hook fx
Term
boxers fx:
Definition
5th metacarpal; marble in palm when making a fist
Term
mallet fx:
Definition
forced flexion of the DIP joint; loss of active distal joint extension
Term
jones fracture:
Definition
5th metatarsal @ junction of metaphysis/diaphysis
Term
stress fx:
Definition
incomplete fx caused by unusual or repeated stress
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Torus:
Definition
buckle fx: common in kids, small bump or buckle of cortex
Term
Type I overuse injury:
Definition
pain after activity
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Type II overuse injury:
Definition
pain during activity but doesn't hinder activity
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Type III overuse injury:
Definition
pain during activity that affect performance
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Type IV overuse injury:
Definition
chronic unrelenting pain, mostly knee injuries
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ankylosing spondylitis:
Definition
long term autoimmune dz causing inflammation of the joints btwn the axial skeleton
Term
spondylolisthesis
Definition
lumbar vertebrae slip forward onto the next vertebrae
Term
spondylolysis:
Definition
Lumbar bony defect in the pars interarticularis: caused by stress fx, common in adolesents who overexert in training
Term
spinal stenosis:
Definition
developed or aquired narrowing of the spinal canal
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thoracic outlet syndrome
Definition
combination of pain in the neck and shoulder, numbness and tingling of the fingers, and a weak grip. The thoracic outlet is the area between the rib cage and collar bone.
Term
torticollis:
Definition
movement d/o muscle controlling neck cause sustained twisting or frequent jerking (30-60yo F)
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frozen shoulder syndrome:
Definition
pain and reduced ROM from joint capsule fibrosis, 2nd to DM or tendonitis (older women)
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brachial neuropraxia:
Definition
C5-6, unilateral shoulder pain, neuropraxia = a condition in which a nerve remains in place after a severe injury although it no longer transmits impulses
Term
nursemaid's elbow:
Definition
dislocated radial head
Term
little league elbow:
Definition
pain over medial epicondyle; medial epicondylitis
Term
cubital tunnel syndrome:
Definition
funny bone injury
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triangular fibrocartilage complex tear:
Definition
ulnar wrist injury; TTP ulnar snuff box
Term
trigger finger:
Definition
common disorder of later adulthood characterized by catching, snapping or locking of the involved finger flexor tendon, associated with dysfunction and pain
Term
Ulnar entrapment at Guyon's canal:
Definition
an ulnar nerve entrapment at the wrist
Term
Keinbocks dz:
Definition
avascular necrosis of the lunate bone
Term
jersey finger:
Definition
flexor digitorum profundus avulsion
Term
skiers thumb:
Definition
ulnar collateral ligament tear of the 1st MCP joint
Term
De Quervains tenosynovitis:
Definition
is a painful inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist
Term
Dupuytren's tenosynovitis:
Definition
progressive fibrosis of the palmar fascia, nodules near palmer crease
Term
iliac apophysitis:
Definition
mechanical overloading injury at the tendons that originate at the pelvis above the hip
Term
Hip dysplasia:
Definition
abn growth and develpment of the hip joint
Term
slipped capitol femoral epiphysis:
Definition
epiphysis of femur slides off bone
Term
Legg Calve Perthes Dz:
Definition
avascular necrosis of proximal femur in 4-12yo
Term
myositis osificans:
Definition
calcification of muscle following injury, commonly located in the quadriceps and brachialis muscles
Term
illiotibial band syndrome:
Definition
is a common injury to the thigh, generally associated with running, cycling, hiking or weight-lifting (especially squats).
Term
patellofemoral syndrome:
Definition
#1 cause of knee pain: Chondromalacia patella is the softening and degeneration of the tissue (cartilage) underneath the kneecap (patella).
Term
Bakers Cyst:
Definition
Popliteal Cyst: most common synovial cyst of the knee
Term
Osgood Schlatter Dz:
Definition
very common cause of knee pain in children and young athletes usually between the ages of 10 and 15. It occurs due to a period of rapid growth, combined with a high level of sporting activity.
Term
osteochondritis dessecans:
Definition
When blood supply to the area at the end of your bone is cut off, (75% knee)
Term
genu varum:
Definition
bowleg, normal to age 2
Term
genu valgum:
Definition
knock knee, follows bowleg till age 8
Term
tibial torsion:
Definition
toeing in, may persist unto 2yo
Term
plantar facitis:
Definition
microtears of the plantar fascia
Term
tarsal tunnel syndrome:
Definition
compression neuropathy of tibial nerve
Term
metatarsus varus:
Definition
club foot/flat foot - congenital inward deviation
Term
hallux valgus deformity:
Definition
bunion
Term
reiter's syndrome:
Definition
reactive arthritis following nongonococcal urethritis/infections
Term
sjogren's syndrome:
Definition
disorder of your immune system often defined by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth. MS = migratory arthritis
Term
polyarteritis nodosa:
Definition
systemic necrotizing vasculitis assoc w viral infection
Term
stable ankle fx:
Definition
involves 1 side of the joint
Term
instable ankle fx:
Definition
involves both sides of the joint
Term
bimalleolar fx:
Definition
fx of medial malleolus/distal fibula w deltoid ligament disruption
Term
trimalleolar ligament:
Definition
fx of lateral/medial and posterior malleolus - can lead to osteonecrosis
Term
simple MCP dislocation';
Definition
prox phalanx is displaced dorsally
Term
complex MCP dislocation:
Definition
metacarpal head goes btwn palmar fascia
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