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1. What is the recommendation for the conservative treatment of PCL injury?
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a. It is recommended only in isolated grade I ligament injuries.
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b. It is recommended only in isolated grade II ligament injuries.
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c. It is recommended in isolated grade I and II ligament injuries.
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d. It is recommended only in isolated grade III ligament injuries.
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2. When is surgical reconstruction of the PCL recommended?
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a. It is recommended only in isolated grade III ligament injuries.
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b. It is recommended in ligament injuries caused by bone avulsions.
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c. It is recommended only in isolated grade I ligament injuries.
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d. It is recommended only in isolated grade II ligament injuries.
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3. When surgery is recommended, is single tunnel PCL reconstruction similar to double tunnel reconstruction?
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a. The functional and subjective results are similar.
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b. The functional results are better with double bundle.
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c. The objective results are similar.
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d. The subjective results are better with double bundle.
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4. Is use of homologous grafts recommended for reconstruction of the PCL?
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a. No, only autologous grafts.
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b. Yes, but the results are inferior to those of autologous grafts.
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c. Yes, whenever autologous grafts are contraindicated.
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d. Yes, the results are similar to those of autologous grafts.
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5. How should postoperative treatment of PCL reconstruction be conducted?
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a. Cryotherapy is contraindicated.
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b. For range of motion, 0-70º angles must be observed in the first 12 weeks.
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c. Key points include extension immobilizer.
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d. Early introduction of exercises directed at the ham strings.
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Answers to clinical scenario: stress fractures in the foot and ankle of athletes [published in RAMB 2015; 61(1)]
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1. Which complementary exams should be requested for diagnosis?
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Start diagnostic investigation by radiography (Alternative C).
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2. Which factor does NOT favor stress fractures?
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Smoking (Alternative D).
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3. How should stress fractures be treated?
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Conservative measures include immobilization (Alternative B).
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4. What are the indications for surgical treatment?
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When the fracture occurs in the traction zone (Alternative D).
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5. When can the patient return to sport?
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In fractures of the navicular bone, between 4 and 6 months (Alternative A).
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Publication Dates
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Publication in this collection
mar-apr 2015