Mobility Flashcards
what are the 5 P’s
pulselessness pallor paresthesia paralysis pain
what does RICE stand for
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevate
an increased forward curvature of the thoracic spine
kyphosis
an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine
lordosis
a lateral curving deviation of the spine
scoliosis
at what age does a person reach skeletal maturity
20
at what age does a person reach their maximum bone density
18-25
at which age do the epiphyseal lines harden
20
a procedure where contrast is injected into the joint
passive ROM during procedure followed by xrays
arthrogram
why is passive ROM done during an arthrogram
to distribute the contrast
what are potential complications post-arthrogram
infection
hemoarthrosis
procedure:
insertion of scope into joint to view/repair
arthroscopy
what kind of anesthesia is given with arthroscopy
general or local
what are potential complications post-arthroscopy
infection, damage to structures, neurovascular injury, effusions, adhesions
procedure
insertion of a needle into the joint space to remove fluid for examination or relief of pain
arthrocentesis
what are potential complications post-arthrocentesis
infection
hemoarthrosis
procedure
calculates the amount of radiation absorbed by bone to determine bone density
DEXA scan
DEXA scan
Z-score
compares results to pts age group
DEXA scan
T-score
compares results to young adults
procedure
IV injection of bone-seeking isotope
bone scan
how long after the injection of the isotope will the bone scan begin
2-3 hours after to allow distribution
what is done pre & post bone scan
hydrate pt for adequate distribution & elimination of isotope
procedure
electrical stimulation of muscle groups & percutaneous needles recording muscle action potential
electromyography
EMG
what are contraindications of EMG
skin infections
anti-coagulant therapy
