MT M3 3.6 Comm Med Conditions of Musculoskeletal sys Flashcards
Arthritis
Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. It can result from injury, such as a fracture.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is destruction of the joint caused by the person’s own immune system.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is inflammation of a joint that results from general use of the joint as the body ages.
Inflammation
Inflammation is a common cause of pain and tenderness in the musculoskeletal system.
Bursitis
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa.
Tendinitis
Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon.
Fasciitis
Fasciitis is inflammation of the fascia.
Myositis
Myositis is inflammation of the muscle.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
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.
Genu valgum
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.
genu varum
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
Gout
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.
Kyphosis
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.
lordosis
are abnormal curves of the spine. Lordosis is an exaggeration of the normal lumbar curve and pushes the abdomen and buttocks out.
scoliosis
are abnormal curves of the spine. Scoliosis is an abnormal, lateral curve to the spine.
myeloma
Myeloma is a tumor of the bone marrow
When the cancer originates in the bones and muscles,
osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor of the bone.
When the cancer originates in the bones and muscles,
myoma
Myoma is a tumor of the muscle,
When the cancer originates in the bones and muscles,
myosarcoma
myosarcoma is a malignant tumor of the muscle tissue.
When the cancer originates in the bones and muscles,
Fractures
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
Closed or simple fractures
Closed or simple fractures do not involve a break in the skin.
Open or compound fractures
Open or compound fractures do involve a break in the skin, which can cause complications such as infection or bleeding.
comminuted fracture
A comminuted fracture is where the bone is shattered.
transverse fracture
A transverse fracture is a break in the shaft of the bone
compression fracture
a compression fracture occurs when two bones are pressed together.
Greenstick
fracture
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
epiphyseal fractures
fracture
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
open reduction
Surgical repair of a severe fracture is referred to as an
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.
internal fixation procedure
Surgical repair of a severe fracture is referred to as an
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.
ORIF
Surgical repair of a severe fracture is referred to as an
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.
Muscular dystrophy
is a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and degeneration.
