A lateral foot projection obtained in a patient whose leg was externally rotated (heel off IR) demonstrates
1. more than 0.5 inch (1 cm) of the cuboid posterior to the navicular.
2. the fibula situated too posterior to the tibia.
3. the lateral talar dome anterior to the medial talar dome.
4. an obscured tibiotalar joint space.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 2 and 4 only
D
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A) 30 B) 35 C) 40 D) 25
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A. Ultraviolet therapy B. Contrast baths C. Ultrasound diathermy D. Underwater exercise E. Electrical stimulation
The psoas muscle is found within the abdominal and pelvic cavities
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The most appropriate management of a patient who has sustained widespread full-thickness burns following an explosion should consist of applying
A. oxygen; dry, sterile dressings; warmth; and providing rapid transport B. oxygen; dry; sterile dressings; burn ointment; and providing rapid transport C. oxygen; moist; sterile dressings; warmth; and providing rapid transport D. oxygen; moist; sterile dressings; burn ointment; and providing rapid transport