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PTA 211 Exam 1

Geriatric Orthopedics

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why do the LEs tend to atrophy more than the UEs in the elderly? elderly population tends to walk less but still have to do ADLs- getting dressed, brushing hair, etc.
the elderly tend to lose ___ - ___% of their muscle mass 30-40%
geriatric patients experience a greater decrease in type ___ muscle fibers II
a decrease in type II fibers can lead to: (3) decreased speed decreased balance reactions increased falls
strength peaks at age ___, and significantly declines over age ___ peaks at 30 declines past 50
signs of a spinal tumor in geriatric patients include: (4) unexplained weight loss constant night pain rapid increasing neck/back pain dysphagia
signs of spinal infections in geriatric patients include: (3) fever dysphagia UTI
risk factors for geriatric patients developing fractures include: (2) hx of corticosteroid use above the age of 70
signs of a spinal cord lesion in geriatric patients include: (5) difficulty initiating urination positive Babinski sign increased clonus clumsiness loss of dexterity
signs of inflammatory arthropathy in geriatric patients include: (2) marked morning stiffness that does not improve optic disease (iritis)
general signs of a neurological issue in geriatric patients include: (3) cranial nerve signs ptosis pupil constriction
what are the 5 Ds of vascular issues? diplopia dysphagia drop attacks dizziness dysarthria
what are the 3 Ns of vascular issues? numbness nausea nystagmus
rotation of the cervical spine past ___% can occlude the vertebral artery in geriatric patients 45%
osteoarthritis is twice as common in [males/females] females
___ is an older term for joint mobilization/manipulation Maitland [grade]
___ is an older term for manipulation with movement Mulligan [technique]
___ is an older term for extension exercises performed to centralize radiating pain McKenzie [procedure]
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