ilness part 4

Question 1

cervical spine fracture (neck); mech

Answer 1

mech: compression or flexion of neck causing fracture of a vertebrae

Question 2

cerebral hematoma (brain); rx

Answer 2

rx: surgery to relieve intracranial pressure

Question 3

cerebral contusion (brain); mech, sx, rx

Answer 3

mech: direct blow causing internal bleeding and loss of consciousness
sx: paralysis, altered vital signs
rx: supportive care

Question 4

concussion (brain); mech, dx

Answer 4

mech: force to head causing immediate post-trauma neurologic disturbance
dx: working diagnosis

Question 5

hamstring strain (hip); mech, sx, dx, rx

Answer 5

mech: large muscle forces, muscle imbalance between hamstrings and quadriceps
sx: pain, decreased function
dx: clinical exam

rx; RICE, restore strength and range of motion, correct muscle imbalance

Question 6

myositis ossificans (hip); mech

Answer 6

mech: early aggressive rehabilitation from an injury

Question 7

contusion (hip); mech, dx, rx

Answer 7

mech: direct blow to muscle
dx: clinical exam
rx: RICE, decrease inflammation, restore strength and mobility, rehab

Question 8

adductor strain (hip); sx, dx, rx

Answer 8

sx: bad sound, sudden severe pain, difficulty walking
dx: clinical exam, x-ray, bone scan
rx: RICE, decrease inflammation, restore mobility and strength, rehab

Question 9

iliotibial band syndrome (hip); mech

Answer 9

mech: overuse due to the friction of the iliotibial band against the bony structures of the leg

Question 10

trochanteric bursitis (hip); mech, sx, dx, rx

Answer 10

mech: direct trauma or overuse
sx: inflammation, swelling, lateral pain
dx: clinical exam, x-ray
rx: RICE, decrease inflammation, restore strength and motility