Chapter 7: Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System: Prognosis Flashcards

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What is the prognosis of Fibromyalgia

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generally control the condition and return to normal function with understanding of symptoms

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What is the prognosis of Lordosis

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may never cause symptoms, but patients who do have symptoms usually respond to conservative management techniques

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What is the prognosis of Kyphosis

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depends on cause; outcome results from accurate diagnosis and early treatment

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What is the prognosis of Scoliosis

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depends on the severity of curvature; acurate diagnosis and early treatment improve it greatly

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What is the prognosis of Osteoarthritis

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depends on severity and location of involved joints

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What is the prognosis of Lyme Disease

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curable with antibiotics; depends on how early of detection;

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What is the prognosis of Bursitis

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curable; treatment and proper attention to any underlying cause, excellent outlook

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What is the prognosis of Ostemyelitis

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curable; depends on amount of bone and/or joint damage as result of infection

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What is the prognosis of Gout

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proper management, potential damage to bones and joints can be avoided

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What is the prognosis of Paget’s Disease (Osteitis Deformans)

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few symptoms are noted; medication can relieve pain

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What is the prognosis of Marfan’s Syndrome

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can be disabled because of spinal deformity; major risks are rupture of blood vessels, particularly aorta

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What is the prognosis of Bone Tumors

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tumor type, extent of disease at presentation and location

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What is the prognosis of Muscle Tumors

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worsens with increasing tumor grade; deep tumor locations, large and metastases are all bad

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What is the prognosis of Osteoporosis

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depends on factors including age, mobility severity of bone loss, underlying cause, and complications related to fractures

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What is the prognosis of Osteomalacia and Rickets

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depends to extent on how early the condition is detected; severity and underlying condition can cause complications like fractures

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What is the prognosis of Hallux Valgus (Bunion)

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proper footwear can be tolerated without surgical inteention; surgery can be curative

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What is the prognosis of Hallux Rigidus

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proper footwear and medicatio to relieve intermittent pain, often tolerated without surgery

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What is the prognosis of Hammer Toe

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proper footwear and monitoring for secondary infection improves outcome

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What is the prognosis of Fractures

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depends on location, severity, complications, and presence of underlying disease

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What is the prognosis of Strains and Sprains

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healing of a strain or sprain usually requires 2 to 4 weeks, or longer with more serious degrees; patient participates in progressive rehabilitation program

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What is the prognosis of Dislocations

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amount of damage to the tissue of the joint and overall strength of adjacent muscles

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What is the prognosis of Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)

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severity and duration of condition, and presence of underlying joint disorders

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What is the prognosis of Severed Tendon

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depends on tendon involved and result of surgery; permanent muscle atrophy can occur

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What is the prognosis of Shin Splints

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very good for complete recovery; can be prolonged for serious athletes

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What is the prognosis of Plantar Fasciitis (Calcaneal Spur)
generally very good in response conservative management
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What is the prognosis of Ganglion
ganglia are usually harmless and do not impair function
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What is the prognosis of Torn Meniscus
respond very well to surgical treatments
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What is the prognosis of Rotator Cuff Tears
minor tears heal in response to conservative measures; major tears require surgery