Apophysitis Causes and Risk Factors
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What is one of the causes of ITBS mentioned in the text?

  • Excessive hip abduction
  • Medial compartment arthritis (correct)
  • Patellar tendinitis
  • Hamstring tightness

Which symptom is specifically associated with the iliotibial band rubbing against the lateral epicondyle of the knee?

  • Knee pain (correct)
  • Warmth and redness
  • Clicking sensations
  • Hip pain

What might a patient with ITBS experience due to repeated rubbing of the iliotibial band against the greater trochanter?

  • Pain in the ankle
  • Stiffness in the neck
  • Snapping sound in the hip (correct)
  • Numbness in the buttocks

Which condition causes a click as the hip capsule moves or the iliopsoas tendon snaps over a bony surface?

<p>Snapping hip syndrome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What issue can occur if the abductors pull hard enough in association with ITBS?

<p>Stress fractures in the femoral neck (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the frequent surgical complications mentioned in the text?

<p>Thromboembolism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long should weightbearing be deferred after surgery according to the text?

<p>6 weeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can develop early or after a period of years as mentioned in the text?

<p>Degenerative arthritis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the only effective treatment if disability from arthritis becomes severe?

<p>Arthrodesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can eventually be needed by many patients with central dislocation of the hip?

<p>Total replacement arthroplasty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of the primary treatment mentioned in the text?

<p>Ensure favorable conditions for arthroplasty if needed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as necessary to reconstitute skeletal defects resulting from fracture impaction?

<p>Additional bone grafts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can occur if damage happens to a major blood vessel according to the text?

<p>Severe hemorrhage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to apophysitis being more common in males?

<p>Rapid bone growth spurt (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which sport is apophysitis more likely to occur due to the large ranges of hip movement?

<p>Gymnastics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition causes pain at the bottom of the patella and is similar to Patellar tendonitis?

<p>Sinding-Larsen-Johansson (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of Sever’s disease?

<p>Pain at the back of the heel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is a risk factor for developing apophysitis due to repetitive loads on growth plates?

<p>Basketball (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of apophysitis injuries in children?

<p>Pain at the back of the heel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body is affected by Sinding-Larsen-Johansson (jumper's knee)?

<p>Bottom of the patella (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do patients with impacted abduction fractures typically present?

<p>Patient may have walked a few steps after the fall. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes displaced fractures from impacted abduction fractures in terms of treatment?

<p>Displaced fractures may require rigid immobilization. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what cases is excising the femoral head and replacing it with a metal prosthesis commonly used?

<p>When there is severe displacement and comminution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a compression screw-plate (dynamic hip screw) for some fractures?

<p>To compress the fragments together for proper healing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the post-operative care protocol for patients with displaced fractures?

<p>Patients are encouraged to move their hips actively after surgery. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are displaced fractures of the neck of the femur considered unique in terms of treatment?

<p>They may need rigid immobilization for proper healing to occur. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes an impacted abduction fracture from a displaced fracture upon examination?

<p>'No detectable shortening and no rotational deformity' is observed in impacted abduction fractures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique is used to compress fragments together in some femoral neck and trochanteric fractures?

<p>'Lag screw(s) gripping the head fragment' technique (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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