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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Thromboembolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Arthrodesis</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which factor contributes to apophysitis being more common in males?

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

    What is the characteristic feature of Sever’s disease?

    <p>Pain at the back of the heel</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</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</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</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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