chapters 39-43 Flashcards
osteoporosis
denisty bone loss
osteoporosis contributing factors
menopause
estrogen decrease, decreased activity
diagnostic tests for musculoskeletal
x-ray, CT, MRI, bone density, bone scan, arthroscopy, arthrocentesis, EMG, biopsy
risk fators for osteoporosis
women in menopause, reduce caffeine, smoking, carbonated drinks, alcohol, certain medications,
what medications relate to osteoporosis
proton pump inhibitors, prednisone, thyroid placement therapy, medroxprogesterone, certain ceritonin reuptake inhibitors.
what are the five P’s of neurvascular compromise
pain, pallor, pulselessness, paralysis, paresthsia
compartment syndrome
increased pressure within a confined space compromises blood flow and low tissue perfusion.
manifestation of compartment syndrome
dusy pale look, cool skin, delay cap refill, paresthesia, unrelieved pain.
common symptoms with musculoskeletal disorder
pain, altered sensation, past health social and family hx
osteoblasts
bone forming cells
osteoclasts
multicellular cells involved in in dissolving and resorbing bone
osteocytes
mature bone cells involved in bone maintance
bone maintenance
bones are remodeled by being reabsorbed and new bone added.
factors influenced in bone maintenace
physical activity diet, nutrients, hormones
calcitriol
increases Ca+ in the blood by promote absorption of ca from GI tract
