Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

_____ bursitis is the most common location

Hint: location

Septic bursitis of superficial bursae is often due to _____, and deep bursae is often due to iatrogenic trauma

What ligaments are affected in lateral low ankle sprains? _____

In the most common sprain of the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (high ankle sprain), _____ rotation forces the talus to rotate laterally and push the fibula away from the tibia

What is the single most important risk factor for sustaining a sprain or strain?

Which ligament of the ankle is the most commonly sprained overall? _____

Hint: >80%

What ligaments are affected in high ankle sprains? _____

Sprains of the deltoid ligament (medial) are due to an over-_____ of the foot

Prepatellar bursitis can be caused by pressure from _____

High ankle sprain can be assessed by pain on squeezing the tibia & fibula together at the level of the mid-calf = _____ test