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1
Q

What is another name for the acute phase of healing?

A

Inflammatory phase

2
Q

What is the purpose of the acute phase of healing?

A

1 Defend against foreign intruders
2 remove damaged tissue and debris
3 immobilize area

3
Q

What is the acronym associated with acute treatment?

A
Protect
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate
Support
(PRICES)
4
Q

In what direction should wrapping for compression occur?

A

Distal to proximal

5
Q

What is the purpose of intermittent compression?

A

Reduction of acute or chronic edema

6
Q

What is the most common form of intermittent compression treatment?

A

Intermittent sequential graded compression (3 compartments: distal, intermediate, and proximal)

7
Q

Intermittent compression can also be combined with what other therapy?

A

Cooling

8
Q

How does elevation help with the acute phase?

A

Gravity augments the lymph flow

9
Q

How long does it generally take for elevation above heart level to aid with edema reduction?

A

20 minutes

10
Q

What are ways in which the “S” component of the acronym “PRICES” can be used for the acute phase?

A

Support: nutritional, education, referral for emotional support, bracing/taping/crutches/etc.

11
Q

What is a consequence with bracing for acute conditions?

A

Inhibition of muscle action

12
Q

When the integrity of a joint is not severely compromised is it better to be weight bearing or non-weightbearing?

A

Weight bearing

13
Q

What are the measurements for fitting crutches?

A

6” from outer margin of shoe, 2” in front of shoe, 2” below axilla

14
Q

At what degree should the elbow be flexed when appropriately fitting for crutches?

A

30 degrees

15
Q

What is crutch palsy?

A

Temporary or permanent paralysis due to pressure on axillary nerve and vessels

16
Q

What is the gait called with crutches when the affected foot is fully elevated?

A

Tripod gait (non-weight bearing)

17
Q

Which form of the tripod gait is easier and requires less coordination?

A

Swing-to gait by bringing the foot to the crutches

18
Q

Which form of the tripod gait is faster and requires more coordination?

A

Swing-through gait by the foot landing in front of the crutches

19
Q

What is another name for the form of the tripod gait that has partial weight bearing?

A

Four-point gait

20
Q

What is the four-point gait?

A

Affected leg and crutches move forward together

21
Q

What are the two gait options for using crutches up and down the stairs?

A

Tripod gait or handrail gait

22
Q

Which gait is preferred and considered safer when using crutches up and down stairs?

A

Handrail gait

23
Q

When using the handrail stair gait with crutches, in which hand should both of the crutches go?

A

On the affected limb side

24
Q

When going UP the stairs with crutches, which leg goes first?

A

Good leg

25
Q

When going DOWN the stairs with crutches, which leg goes first?

A

Bad leg (crutches go down first)

26
Q

How long should a cane be for an individual?

A

Up to the superior aspect of the greater trochanter of the femur

27
Q

On which side does the cane go?

A

OPPOSITE of the side of involvement (moves with involved side)