General Pathlogy Flashcards
Edema is
a build up of excess tissue fluid in the tissue spaces. This condition may be caused by sluggish lymphatic or venous drainage.
Inflammation is
the tissues response to injury or irritation
Bursitis is
inflammation of the bursa
The term shin splints is
commonly applied to a variety of painful conditions of the lower leg associated with pain along the tibia, including periostitis, muscle tears, hairline fracture and external compartment syndrome (injury to the superficial muscle layers)
Neuropathy refers to
damage of the peripheral nerves leading to pain or numbness
A Simple fracture is
is a single break in the bone with no breakage of the skin
A Compound fracture is
a break in the bone with breakage of skin
a compression fracture is
a fracture the bone caves in. This condition occurs most frequently in older individuals due to the presence of osteoporosis
A stress fracture is
a break in a bone resulting from receptive mechanical stress.this fracture occurs most often to the bones of the lower extremity, especially the lower leg bones and anklebones
Inflammation or degeneration of a joint is called
Arthritis
Osteorthritis.is
The “wear and tear” arthritis It generally involves diminished synovial fluid and wearing away of the articular cartilage
Rheumatoid Arthritis. is
Inflammation of a joint due to an autoimmune reaction
Rheumatoid Arthritis. joints become fused why
The articular cartilage breaks down and scar tissue may bridge the articular surface of the bones. This scar tissue may become calcified which means the joint is effectively fused.
Arthritis.the most common site of this condition
the first metatarso phalangial joint
A Ganglion cyst is
a fluid filled sack that grows on a joint capsule or tendon sheath
