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11/07/2011

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Term

Axonotmetic

Demyelination

Neurapraxic

Neurotmetic

Definition

 

Axonotmetic - middle severity.  preservation of the myelin sheath, but disruption of the neuronal axon

Demyelination - loss of the ability to conduct and action potential due to the lack of myelin on an axon

Neurapraxic - compression, least severe, everything is entact

Neurotmetic - most severe, severed

 

Term
where doe the superior and inferior gluteal arteries originate from?
Definition
the internal iliac artery
Term

where do the inferior and super medial and later glenicular arteries come from?

 

 

Definition
the popliteal artery
Term
suggested method to inhibit initial gout flares seen with XO inhibitors?
Definition
prophylactic treatment with NSAIDs and colchcine for up to 6 months before
Term
PEGylation?
Definition

attachment of polyethylene glycol polymer chains to another molecule, which reduces renal clearance thereby increasing the duration of action. The process also can decrease the immunogenicity of the foreign uricase protein.

Term
gout drugs risking stevens johnson syndrome?
Definition
probenecid, sulphinpyrazone, XO inhibitors
Term

PSS or scleroderma 

Definition

a connective tissue disease with increases collagen deposits in organ with fibrosis of the skin and visceral organs, accompanied by relative specific ANA and microvascular disturbances

Term
Froments sign
Definition

thumb to index pinch is weak and therefore thumb flexes because thumb flexors needed to provide strength

Inability to cross fingers

Atrophy of 1st dorsal interosseus

Hypothenar atrophy

Finger abd /adduction lost 

Term
where is Lisfranc's joint?
Definition
at the head of the 2nd metatarsal
Term
indications and contraindications of ultrasound.
Definition
Indications
Soft tissue injuries, contractures, chronic scar tissue, pain, muscle spasm
Contraindications
Do not use over eyes, heart, pregnant uterus, pacemaker, testes, spinal cord, epiphyses in children, metal implants and malignant tissue
Term
visceral pain is ___ pain and is very ___ sensitive
Definition

nociceptor

 

opiod

Term
what does the lateral corticospinal tract do?
Definition
it crosses over to contralateral side and controls motor activity
Term
why might sprains be associated with poorer prognoses than fractures?
Definition
continued abuse during healing
Term
bands of the ACL
Definition

the anterior medial band is taught in flex

the posterior lateral band is taught in ext

 

it is never truly isometric

Term
how to unlock the knee
Definition
the popliteus active contracts
Term
positioning of hip with transient synovitis?
Definition
hip held in flexion with slight abduction and external rotation
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