musculoskeletal Flashcards
what is a fracture?
a break in the rigid structure of bone
what can cause fractures?
falls, motor accidents, sports injuries
what is the difference between open and closed fractures?
open fractures involve broken skin
what are some complications of fractures?
the bone could not heal properly, there could be an infection in the bone, the bone tissue could die
what is a dislocation?
the seperation of bone at a joint
what are some dislocation complications?
`deformities, arthritis, etc
what are manifestations of dislocation?
visually out of place, warmth, loss of function
what are treatments for dislocation?
surgery, warmth, ice, opiods, etc
what is a sprain
tearing or stretching a ligiament
what are manifestations of a sprain?
warmth, pain, loss of function
what is strain?
injury to muscle and tendon. it is common in the bck
what are treatments of sprain and strain?
ice, rest, rehab, surgery if it is severe
what is osteoporosis?
when bone loses its calcium
what causes osteoporosis and what are some risk facotrs?
genetics, diet/ female, old age, certain diseases, diet factors
what are the manifestations of osteoporosis?
bone pain, bone tenderness, osteopenia
what is paget disease?
a progressive disorder which causes new bone to be bigger but weaker
what are some manifestations of paget disease?
joint pain, reduced height, hypercalcemia
what is osteoarthritis?
the deterioration of joints
is osteoarthritis idiopathic or iatrogenic?
it is idiopathic
what are manifestations of osteoarthritis?
joint pain, joint swelling, limited ROM
what is rhumetoid arthritis?
the autoimmune disease that results from the synovium being inflamed
is RA usually unilateral or bilateral?
its usually bilateral
wjat are the manifestations of RA?
swelling, joint pain, inflammation
what is a bone tumor?
a secondary effect of another type of cancer
