Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 331: Rotator cuff tendinopathy is a clinical diagnosis, but _____ imaging is gold-standard

Answer: MRI

Flashcard 332: MCL injuries have _____ joint line tenderness of the knee

Answer: medial

Flashcard 333: The initial (first-line) investigation for suspected ACL injuries is _____ to rule out fractures.

Answer: X-ray

Flashcard 334: Function of the _____ may be assessed by testing resisted external rotation of the shoulder.

Answer: infraspinatus

Extra: The infraspinatus is one of the four rotator cuff muscles. Its primary action is external rotation of the humerus. It is innervated by the suprascapular nerve (C5-C6).

Flashcard 335: Loud pop → pain, inability to move and plantarflex the foot: _____

Answer: Achilles tendon tear/rupture

Flashcard 336: Lateral/medial epicondylitis is a _____ diagnosis

Answer: clinical

Flashcard 337: Lateral/medial epicondylitis can be treated with _____ injection for short-term relief (though long-term outcomes may be worse).

Answer: corticosteroid

Flashcard 338: The biggest risk factor for adhesive capsulitis is _____.

Answer: Diabetes mellitus

Extra: Adhesive capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) is characterized by painful loss of both active and passive range of motion. Up to 20% of diabetic patients may develop this condition. Other risk factors include thyroid disorders, female sex, and prolonged immobilization.

Flashcard 339: The investigation of choice to confirm a suspected _____ is MRI.

Answer: rotator cuff tear

Flashcard 340: What is the gold-standard investigation for ACL injuries? _____

Answer: MRI