Open ended question

Question 1

what questions should be asked about history

Answer 1

• Rule out pathology to lumbar spine
• ask about MOI
• ask about any medications
• ask about previous medical history
• Ask PQRST question
• Pain with specific posture with sitting or standing that causes pain
• pain or bleeding with urination or defecation
• unexpected weight loss

Question 2

what should be observed

Answer 2

• observe anterior, posterior, lateral, and medial apsects
• check for edema, ecchymosis, deformity, muscle spams or scars
• screen for spinal and lower extremity biomechanical ineffiecinces (WB and NWB)
• screen for true or functional leg length discrepancy

Question 3

what ROM is needed

Answer 3

AROM,PROM,RROM

flexion, extension, and medial/lateral tibial rotation

Question 4

what should be checked for neurovascular exam

Answer 4

myotomes, dermatomes, and reflexes
posterior tibial pulse
dorsal pedal pulse
capillary refill
femoral pulse

Question 5

what should be checked for motor and sensory function

Answer 5

tibial
femoral
common peroneal of deep and superficial
saphenous sensory function
obturator
superior and inferior gluteal

Question 6

what should be assesed during a injury

Answer 6

• HOPS
• ROM
• Neurovascaular exam
• motor and sensory function