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