Patient Management Flashcards
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A patient presents with a 'click' in the hip during flexion, reproduced consistently. The most likely diagnosis is:
Answer: Snapping hip syndrome (coxa saltans)
Snapping hip syndrome (coxa saltans) is characterized by a reproducible snap or click during hip movement, caused by tendons sliding over bony prominences.
When co-managing an extremity patient with a medical physician, the chiropractor's primary responsibility is to:
Answer: Communicate relevant findings and collaborate within their scope of practice
Effective co-management requires clear communication of clinical findings and collaborative decision-making within each provider's scope of practice.
A 17-year-old athlete presents with knee pain after a jump landing. Imaging reveals a tibial tubercle avulsion fracture. Management should include:
Answer: Immobilization and urgent orthopedic referral
Avulsion fractures in skeletally immature patients require immobilization and orthopedic referral to assess the need for surgical fixation.
Which clinical feature differentiates medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) from lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)?
Answer: Pain with resisted wrist flexion vs. wrist extension
Medial epicondylitis causes pain with resisted wrist flexion and pronation, while lateral epicondylitis causes pain with resisted wrist extension.
Which reassessment interval is most consistent with evidence-based chiropractic extremity practice for an acute soft tissue injury?
Answer: Formal reassessment at 4–6 visits or when a treatment goal is reached
Formal reassessment at 4–6 visits allows the clinician to modify the treatment plan based on objective outcome data and progress toward stated goals.
Taping the ankle in slight eversion after a lateral ankle sprain is intended primarily to:
Answer: Limit inversion and protect healing lateral ligaments
Taping or bracing the ankle to limit inversion mechanically protects the healing lateral ligament complex and reduces re-injury risk.
A patient asks about the risks of chiropractic manipulation of the elbow. The most important risk to disclose is:
Answer: Transient post-manipulation soreness
Transient post-manipulation soreness is the most common adverse event following elbow manipulation and should be disclosed as part of informed consent.