Ch 24 MSK Flashcards
1
Q
Four signs of inflammation in a joint
A
Swelling, redness, heat, pain
2
Q
Dislocation
A
dislocation complete loss of contact between the two bones in a joint
3
Q
Sublaxation
A
two bones in joint stay in contact, but alignment is off
4
Q
Contracture
A
shortening of muscle fibres - limited ROM
5
Q
Ankylosis
A
immobility of a joint
6
Q
Method of measuring leg length
A
measure from belly button to ankle joint
7
Q
Ortolani manoeuvre for checking an infants hips
A
Every visit until 1 year old for dislocated hip - you will hear a click
8
Q
Allis test
A
- for hip dislocation, flex knees, one knee will be higher than the other
9
Q
Four landmarks when checking an adolescent for scoliosis
A
Unequal shoulder, scapulae and hip level obvious curvature
