Aging & Common Problems Flashcards
What happens to joints as they age?
-decreased production of synovial fluid
-thinning of articular cartilage
-shortening of ligaments
-loss of flexibility
What is a degenerative disease of joints?
osteoarthritis
What is wear & tear arthritis?
osteoarthritis
What happens in osteoarthritis?
-cartilage softens, cracks, and erodes
-bony spurs develop
What are some preventative measures to combat aging joints?
stretching and aerobic exercise
Why does stretching and aerobic exercise help?
-maintains flexibility of structures
-mild pressure on hyaline cartilage
What is the effect of mild pressure on hyaline cartilage?
forces some nutrient rich synovial fluid into the cartilage helping in maintenance
Torn cartilage
-often involves the menisci
-other joints
-arthroscopy
Dislocation (luxation)
-accompanied by sprains
-subluxation is a partial dislocation
Sprain
-forcible wrenching or twisting of a joint
-stretch or tear of ligaments
-no bone dislocation
-may damage surround blood vessels, muscles, tendons, and nerves
-swelling
What does PRICE stand for?
protection
rest
ice
compression
elevation
Bursitis
-inflammation of bursa
-swelling
Example of bursitis
student’s elbow
Tendinitis
inflammation of tendons
example of tendonitis
trigger finger
