chapter 44 Flashcards
moving arm away from body is called
abduction hint: kid getting abducted
no movement or contraction of a muscle is called
hemiplegia
does aging cause pain
no
what score would hemiplegia get on muscle strength scale
0
what would a patient getting out of a cast receive on muscle strength scale
+1
what score would a weakened muscle receive on a muscle strength scale
+1
score maximum muscle strength would receive on muscle strength scale
+2
is it normal for older patients to have musculoskeletal pain
no
untreated osteopenia can develop into
osteoporosis
what can occur from untreated osteoporosis
fractures
spinal disorder caused by osteopenia
kyphosis
is osteopenia normal with aging?
yes
what are some musculoskeletal changes with aging
muscle tissue atrophy
synovial joint cartilage becomes less elastic & compressible
procedure where inside of joint is looked at
arthroscopy
what procedure is used to repair meniscus tears
arthroscopy