Final test Orthopaedics and Physioterapists

1) What is a typical position the joint adopts during acute hemarthrosis to relieve pressure and pain?

2) Hemophilic Arthropathy (HA) refers to joint damage in individuals with hemophilia due to what primary cause?

3) Which of the following is listed as an AIM of physiotherapy management for hemarthrosis?

4) Which statement best describes the critical advantage of using a standardized ultrasound scoring system (like HEAD-US) over traditional radiographic imaging in managing hemophilia?

5) What type of therapy involves the application of ice packs to reduce swelling and pain during the first phase of treatment for hemarthrosis?

6) What specific phenomenon, characterized by the production of new blood vessels that are fragile and prone to bleeding, contributes to the vicious cycle of joint destruction in Hemophilic Arthropathy?

7) What is the stated purpose of global postural re-education techniques in physiotherapy?

8) What is the primary purpose of the HEAD-US system?

9) What is the total possible score range for the HEAD-US system?

10) Which three specific joints does the HEAD-US simplified scoring method assess?

11) According to the guidance for the first day post-surgery, what essential component must be ensured for treatment to proceed safely?

12) How many points are possible for the Synovitis domain in the HEAD-US score?

13) Regarding bed positioning, especially after knee prosthesis, what is recommended concerning the use of a pillow under the leg?

14) Besides factor infusion, which immediate treatment strategy is part of the acute management of hemarthrosis?

15) What technique is recommended during the first week post-surgery to maintain or restore muscles and tendons using low-load maneuvers?

16) According to the source on Preoperative Physiotherapy, what is the relationship between pre-operative function and post-operative recovery?