5- common MSK swellings Flashcards
1
Q
what is cellulitis? and presentation?
A
= generalised swelling due to inflammation & infection of soft tissues
presents as pain, generalised swelling, erythema (red skin)
2
Q
what is main organisms causing cellulitis and management?
A
main organisms = beta haemolytic strep (also staph)
manage = rest, elevation, analgesia, splint and treat with penicillin antibiotic
3
Q
what do you do with abscess? presents? manage?
A
if there’s pus let out
present = erythema, pain, history of trauma
manage = rest, elevation, analgesia, splint
