Musculoskeletal 1

Question 1

List the components of a synovial joint

Answer 1

• Hyaline cartilage
• Capsule
• Synovium
• Synovial fluid
• Reinforcing ligaments
• Bursa

Question 2

List the components of a synovial joint

Answer 2

• Hyaline cartilage
• Capsule
• Synovium
• Synovial fluid
• Reinforcing ligaments
• Bursa

Question 3

Path process of OA

Answer 3

Collagen fibers split
Cartilage absorbs excess water
Cracks develop in cartilage surface and Cartilage flakes off into joint
Bone wears down
Joint pain/loss of function

Question 4

S&S and Tx of OA

Answer 4

S&S:

• joint pain during/after activity
• stiffness with inactivity
• pain with changes in weather
• loss of joint function
• joint deformity

TX:

• get them moving
• moist heat
• avoid immobilizations
• control weight

Question 5

S&S and Tx of OA

Answer 5

S&S:

• joint pain during/after activity
• stiffness with inactivity
• pain with changes in weather
• loss of joint function
• joint deformity

TX:

• get them moving
• moist heat
• avoid immobilizations
• control weight

Question 6

Define 3 spondylopathies and rehab considerations

Answer 6

Spondylosis: degenerative wearing down of spine
PT: posture re-ed, stabilize, strength, flexibility ex

Spondylolysis: defect (stress fx) of pars interarticularis
PT: posture re-ed, stabilize, strength, flexibility ex

Spondylolisthesis: bilateral fx of pars interarticularis with anterior vertebral slippage
PT: AVOID EXTENSION, posture re-ed, bracing, stabilization ex

Question 7

Define 3 spondylopathies and rehab considerations

Answer 7

Spondylosis: degenerative wearing down of spine
PT: posture re-ed, stabilize, strength, flexibility ex

Spondylolysis: defect (stress fx) of pars interarticularis
PT: posture re-ed, stabilize, strength, flexibility ex

Spondylolisthesis: bilateral fx of pars interarticularis with anterior vertebral slippage
PT: AVOID EXTENSION, posture re-ed, bracing, stabilization ex