Introduction to Musculoskeletal Care Flashcards
what is the most diagnostic tool used in the office
talking to the patient
HPI
what are 4 categories that need to be checked for a physical exam
- range of motion
- strength
- Neuro
- Special tests
how is strength graded
1-5
no 0
what are the radio-opaque items on the X-ray
bones
some soft tissue
hardware
what are radio-lucent items on the X ray
air
sutures
ligaments
what what time period should you never look at X-rays
before history and physical
how many films should you get
minimum 2 at 90 degrees at each other
Name 3 different views someone can get on an X-ray
AP
lateral
oblique
What is the AP view
front view
what is the lateral view
Side
what is the Oblique view
angled at a certain degree
metacarpals refers to what
hand
metatarsals refers to what
foot
name the bones of the leg
tibia
fibula
Name 4 types of fractures
transverse
oblique
spiral
comminuted ( blown into bits)
