MT M3 3.6 Comm Med Conditions of Musculoskeletal sys

Question 1

Arthritis

Answer 1

Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. It can result from injury, such as a fracture.

Question 2

Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 2

Rheumatoid arthritis is destruction of the joint caused by the person’s own immune system.

Question 3

Osteoarthritis

Answer 3

Osteoarthritis is inflammation of a joint that results from general use of the joint as the body ages.

Question 4

Inflammation

Answer 4

Inflammation is a common cause of pain and tenderness in the musculoskeletal system.

Question 5

Bursitis

Answer 5

Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa.

Question 6

Tendinitis

Answer 6

Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon.

Question 7

Fasciitis

Answer 7

Fasciitis is inflammation of the fascia.

Question 8

Myositis

Answer 8

Myositis is inflammation of the muscle.

Question 9

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 9

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a syndrome of pain, soreness, tenderness, weakness, numbness, and tingling of the hand and wrist due to compression of the medial nerve where it goes underneath a ligament that connects the wrist bones. It is common in patients who do repetitive motions with their hands, such as working on a computer or a hairdresser. It is surgically treated.

Question 10

Genu valgum

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are abnormal conditions of the legs that can develop as a child grows. Genu valgum is the medical term for “knock-knee”, where the ankles are far apart and the knees are together.

Question 11

genu varum

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are abnormal conditions of the legs that can develop as a child grows. Genu varum is the medical term for “bowleg”, where the legs are bowed so that the knees are far apart when the child stands

Question 12

Gout

Answer 12

Gout is a disease where the patient develops pain in the small joints of the hands and feet due to deposits of uric acid crystals in the joint.

Question 13

Kyphosis

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are abnormal curves of the spine. Kyphosis is where the curve located in the thoracic portion of the spine becomes exaggerated and produces a “humpback” appearance.

Question 14

lordosis

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are abnormal curves of the spine. Lordosis is an exaggeration of the normal lumbar curve and pushes the abdomen and buttocks out.

Question 15

scoliosis

Answer 15

are abnormal curves of the spine. Scoliosis is an abnormal, lateral curve to the spine.

Question 16

myeloma

Answer 16

Myeloma is a tumor of the bone marrow

When the cancer originates in the bones and muscles,

Question 17

osteosarcoma

Answer 17

Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor of the bone.

When the cancer originates in the bones and muscles,

Question 18

myoma

Answer 18

Myoma is a tumor of the muscle,

When the cancer originates in the bones and muscles,

Question 19

myosarcoma

Answer 19

myosarcoma is a malignant tumor of the muscle tissue.

When the cancer originates in the bones and muscles,

Question 20

Fractures

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Fractures of the bone can occur due to trauma or disease. There are several different types of fractures classified according to how they appear on an x-ray, the site of the fracture, or the nature of the break in the bone

Fractures require immobilization with a cast or splint and can require s

Question 21

Closed or simple fractures

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Closed or simple fractures do not involve a break in the skin.

Question 22

Open or compound fractures

Answer 22

Open or compound fractures do involve a break in the skin, which can cause complications such as infection or bleeding.

Question 23

comminuted fracture

Answer 23

A comminuted fracture is where the bone is shattered.

Question 24

transverse fracture

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A transverse fracture is a break in the shaft of the bone

Question 25

compression fracture

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a compression fracture occurs when two bones are pressed together.

Question 26

Greenstick

fracture

Answer 26

A greenstick fracture is a break in half of the shaft of a bone,

are more common in children, as their bones are not fully calcified and

Question 27

epiphyseal fractures

fracture

Answer 27

an epiphyseal fracture is a break in the growth plate at the end of a long bone.

are more common in children, as their bones are not fully calcified and

Question 28

open reduction

Surgical repair of a severe fracture is referred to as an

Answer 28

The fracture is reduced or put back into place in an open incision made by the surgeon and then fixed with hardware, such as screws or plates, that is then left in the body either temporarily while the fracture heals or permanently.

Question 29

internal fixation procedure

Surgical repair of a severe fracture is referred to as an

Answer 29

The fracture is reduced or put back into place in an open incision made by the surgeon and then fixed with hardware, such as screws or plates, that is then left in the body either temporarily while the fracture heals or permanently.

Question 30

ORIF

Surgical repair of a severe fracture is referred to as an

Answer 30

The fracture is reduced or put back into place in an open incision made by the surgeon and then fixed with hardware, such as screws or plates, that is then left in the body either temporarily while the fracture heals or permanently.

Question 31

Muscular dystrophy

Answer 31

is a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and degeneration.