Chapter 7: Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System: Treatment Flashcards
What is the treatment of Fibromyalgia
no cure; NSAIDS/muscle relaxants; therapy, excercise, stress reduction
What is the treatment of Lordosis
child birth; weight loss, excercise; brace, surgery
What is the treatment of Kyphosis
excercise; braces, spinal fusion, vertebroplasty
What is the treatment of Scoliosis
excercise; braces, surgery; body casts
What is the treatment of Osteoarthritis
no cure; therapy, diet, surgery; muscle relaxants, NSAIDS
What is the treatment of Lyme Disease
remove tick, antibiotics, antipyretics
What is the treatment of Bursitis
rest, moist heat, immobilization, antiinflammatories; surgery
What is the treatment of Osteomyelitis
antibiotics; Vitamins A, B, C supplements; immobilization, surgery
What is the treatment of Gout
bed rest, immobilization, cold packs; NSAIDS, dietary changes
What is the treatment of Paget’s Disease (Osteitis Deformans)
anaglesics, antiinflammatories, cytotoxins, calcitonin; better diet
What is the treatment of Marfan’s Syndrome
hormonal therapy, prevent glaucoma; aortic & mitral valves replacement
What is the treatment of Bone Tumors
surgical excision; chemotherapy and radiation
What is the treatment of Muscle Tumors
surgical resection; radiation, chemotherapy
What is the treatment of Osteoporosis
increased calcium/phosphate/Vitamin D supplements
What is the treatment of Osteomalacia and Rickets
vitamin D supplements; add calcium to diet
What is the treatment of Hallux Valgus (Bunion)
roomy shoes, apply ice, antiinflammatories; bunionectomy
What is the treatment of Hallux Rigidus
drug therapy; cheilectomy; arthrodesis
What is the treatment of Hammer Toe
fitting shoes; toe splinting, therapy; surgical arthroplasty
What is the treatment of Fractures
debridement, immobilization; surgically implanted devices
What is the treatment of Strains and Sprains
elevation, rest limb, apply ice, immobilization; surgery for large tear
What is the treatment of Dislocations
reposition of joint; surgery
What is the treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
keep in motion, ROM excercise; antiinflammatories, analgesics
What is the treatment of Severed Tendon
tenorrhaphy; tendon replacement; physical therapy
What is the treatment of Shin Splints
rest; heat or ice treatment; NSAIDs, physical therapy
What is the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (Calcaneal Spur)
rest, antiinflammatories; heel-pads, physical therapy; surgery
What is the treatment of Ganglion
rupture ganglion; needle aspiration; ganglionectomy
What is the treatment of Torn Meniscus
immobilize & elevate knee; surgery; meniscectomy
What is the treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears
relieve pain; rest, physical therapy; surgery
