Module 11: MSK Abnormalities (b) Flashcards
Complete Fractures
-6 types
- Comminuted — bone breaks into more than 2 fragments
- Linear — Bone splits in two — LONG WAYS
- Oblique —Slanted fracture to shaft of bone
- Spiral — Encircles the bone — Twisting motion Fx
- Transverse — Perpendicular to long bone
- Pathological — Secondary to preexisting abnormality
Complete Fractures
-Comminuted Fx
- Bone breaks into more than two fragments
Complete Fractures
-Linear Fx
- Fracture runs PARALLEL to the long axis of the bone — Spits the bone in two LONG WAYS
Complete Fractures
-Oblique Fx
- Fracture of the shaft of the bone is slanted
Complete Fractures
-Spiral Fx
- Encircles the bone where there is often a TWISTING MOTION to cause the Fx
Complete Fractures
-Transverse Fx
- Fracture line perpendicular to long axis of the bone
Complete Fractures
-Pathological Fx
- Break that occurs at the side of a PREEXISTING ABNORMALITY such as tumors, osteoporosis or osteomyelitis
Incomplete Fractures
-4 types
Incomplete fractures are mostly in PEDIATRIC PATIENTS — Bones are more elastic**
- Greenstick Fx — Radius, ulna or humerus S/P FOOSH
- Torus Fx — Distal Radius Fx s/p FOOSH
- Bowing Fx — Radius and ulna affected s/p FOOSH
—Have all of the above on differential in clinic - Stress Fx — Repetitive or strenuous activity — runners and soldiers who carry 90-100 lbs on their backs while marching
Rhabdomyolysis
-Info/Causes
- Life-threatening complication of severe muscle trauma w/ muscle cell loss caused by:
- Trauma —Compartment syndrome & Crush injury
- Immobilization & prolonged muscle compression — Ex: intoxication (passed out pt’s), Stroke, elderly fall
- Illicit drug use
- Muscle Overexertion — Weekend warrior and untrained athletes that Go Hard
- Certain meds — Statins, erythromycin, colchicine, corticosteroids
Rhabdomyolysis
-Patho
- Striated muscle is damaged causing rapid release or breakdown of muscle — Myoglobin and Potassium are released into blood stream and extracellular space
Rhabdomyolysis
-Clinical Manifestation “Classic Triad”
- Muscle pain
- Weakness
- Dark Urine (from myoglobin)
Complications
- Hyperkalemia — can cause V fib or V tach
- Metabolic Acidosis — Results from release of intracelular PHOSPHORUS & SULFATE
- Acute Renal Failure — Myoglobin becomes precipita the in tubule and obstructs flow through nephrons causing renal damage
Rhabdomyolysis
-Complications
- Hyperkalemia — can cause V fib or V tach
- Metabolic Acidosis — Results from release of intracelular PHOSPHORUS & SULFATE
- Acute Renal Failure — Myoglobin becomes precipita the in tubule and obstructs flow through nephrons causing renal damage
Osteoporosis
-Types
Peak bone mass is around age 30.
- Primary Osteoporosis — Found in post menopausal women
- Secondary Causes
- Men w/ osteoporosis — 20%
- Include hormonal imbalances such as — endocrine disorders, DM, hyperparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism
- Substances such as — corticosteroids, tobacco, alcohol
Osteoporosis
-Patho
Osteoporosis — poorly mineralized bone — Thick vertical trabeculae w/ absence of horizontal trabeculae
- Post-menopausal Osteoporosis
- Influenced heavily by estrogen levels — Significant changes seen in post-menopausal women
- Up to 20% of bone loss occurs w/in 1st 5 years of menopause. - Estrogen stimulates osteoprotegerin (OPG) secretion. OPG down regulates osteoclast production — Less OPG means increased bone resorption
- Insulin-Like growth factor: Less production with aging
- Posphorus intake —Phosphorus intake, Ex in carbonated drinks, will cause imbalance between CA and Phos, resulting in weakened bones.
Osteoporosis
-Clinical Manifestations
- Pain — resulting from fx’s
- Bone deformity — Kyphosis is most common clinical finding
- Fx’s — results from brittle bones — Most serious are hip fx’s
- Diminished height