Musculoskeletal Flashcards
open vs closed reduction
Set it with or with out surgery
6 steps of fracture healing
Hematoma, granulation, callus formation, Ossification, consolidation, remodeling.
Time hematoma fracture
w/i 72 hours.
Time granulation
3-14 days
callus formation time what is it and one thing about it?
end of two weeks, unorganized network of bone you can see on xray
consolidation time and xray?
1 yr radiological union
remodeling time
Up to one year
Ossification time and what does it look like ion xray?
3 weeks to 6 month you can still see the fracture
What stage do you remove cast?
when ossification occurs
traction benefits and what to watch for?
Prevent mm spasms and pressure ulcers
what to remember about Coumadin and warfarin
take a few days to work
compartment syndrome when does ischemia happen
can within 4-8 hours
Compartment syndrome can take place ?
Onset or delayed
6 ps of compartment syndrome
pain, pressure, paresthesia, pallor, paralysis, pulselessness
fat embo syn one s/s and time
Petechial rash usually 24-48 hours
Rhabdomyolysis
Damaged mm cells releases myoglobin in blood stream
What to look for in rhabdomyolysis and tx
Dark reddish/brown urine fluids.
Risks for osteoporosis 8 you don’t know
estrogen, excessive alcohol, corticosteroids, low testosterone, heparin, thyroid replacement, anti seizure meds, long acting sedatives.
osteoarthritis 3 things
noninflam disease, gradual loss of cart, formation of spur or outgrowths.
Remember 1 about OA
Age is a risk factor but not normal
What happens with pain and stiffness with OA
Pain with activity stiffness with inactivity
3 s/s of OA
Crepitation, asymmetrical, localized
nursing with OA 5 do 1 don’t
Balance rest and activity, heat/cold/ alternative therapy, weight loss, ROM, dont put on narcotics.
