Chapter 7: Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System: Signs and Symptoms Flashcards
What is the signs and symptoms of Fibromyalgia
chronic muscle pain; diffuse aching or burning muscles; tenderness; various system disorders
What is the signs and symptoms of Lordosis
may be asymptomatic; low back pain; protruding abodmen
What is the signs and symptoms of Kyphosis
pain, fatigue, decreased motility, round shoulders and protruding head
What is the signs and symptoms of Scoliosis
one shoulder higher; more prominent scapula; one hip higher
What is the signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis
degenerative changes; joint aching, stiffness (mostly in morning), edema; crepitation
What is the signs and symptoms of Lyme Disease
red, itchy rash with red circle bulls eye center; mimics arthritis & influenza; leads to other conditions
What is the signs and symptoms of Bursitis
tenderness, pain with movement, edema; mostly shoulder, elbow, hip
what is the signs and symptoms of Osteomyelitis
heat, redness, chills, sweating; purulent subperiosteal abscesses; sequestrum
What is the signs and symptoms of Gout
urate compounds around joints of extremities; slight fever; main joints affected
What is the signs and symptoms of Paget’s Disease (Osteitis Deformans)
hardening of vascular tissue in pelvis & tibia; pain, bone deformity
What is the signs and symptoms of Marfan’s Syndrome
long extremeties & digits; asymetric skull; vascular problems
What is the signs and symptoms of Bone Tumors
pain; soft tissue swellings; pathologic fractures
What is the signs and symptoms of Muscle Tumors
painless lumps initially; erythema; bleeding from organ affected
What is the signs and symptoms of Osteoporosis
wasting of bone mass; spontaneous fractures, especially vertebrae
What is the signs and symptoms of Osteomalacia and Rickets
soft bones; fatigue; muscle twitches & cramps; bowlegged, shortened spine
What is the signs and symptoms of Hallux Valgus (Bunion)
enlargement of inner joint of big toe; inflammation & pain; toe crowding
What is the signs and symptoms of Hallux Rigidus
painful, swollen, stiff big toe
What is the signs and symptoms of Hammer Toe
second toe deformity; pain & inflammation; callus formation
What is the signs and symptoms of Fractures
edema, tenderness, discoloration, less range of motion
What is the signs and symptoms of Strains and Sprains
weakness, numbness, ecchymosis; moving or weight bearing difficult
What is the signs and symptoms of Dislocations
misshapen appearance; immobility; surrounding tissue damage
What is the signs and symptoms of Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
stiff shoulder or spread out to arm or neck; pain subsides motility stays impaired
What is the signs and symptoms of Severed Tendon
immediate pain; immobility
What is the signs and symptoms of Shin Splints
tenderness along inner aspect of the tibia; jogging and running injury
What is the signs and symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis (Calcaneal Spur)
pain on sole of foot; mostly runners; worst after prolonged rest
What is the signs and symptoms of Ganglion
painless lump under skin; soft to touch
What is the signs and symptoms of Torn Meniscus
knee “locks” or “gives away”; crepitation; difficulty extending
What is the signs and symptoms of Rotator Cuff Tears
snapping sound; cannot abduct arm; limited ROM
