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musculoskeletal Flashcards

1
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what is a fracture?

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a break in the rigid structure of bone

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2
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what can cause fractures?

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falls, motor accidents, sports injuries

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what is the difference between open and closed fractures?

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open fractures involve broken skin

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what are some complications of fractures?

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the bone could not heal properly, there could be an infection in the bone, the bone tissue could die

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what is a dislocation?

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the seperation of bone at a joint

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what are some dislocation complications?

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`deformities, arthritis, etc

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what are manifestations of dislocation?

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visually out of place, warmth, loss of function

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what are treatments for dislocation?

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surgery, warmth, ice, opiods, etc

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what is a sprain

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tearing or stretching a ligiament

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what are manifestations of a sprain?

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warmth, pain, loss of function

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what is strain?

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injury to muscle and tendon. it is common in the bck

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what are treatments of sprain and strain?

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ice, rest, rehab, surgery if it is severe

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13
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what is osteoporosis?

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when bone loses its calcium

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14
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what causes osteoporosis and what are some risk facotrs?

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genetics, diet/ female, old age, certain diseases, diet factors

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what are the manifestations of osteoporosis?

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bone pain, bone tenderness, osteopenia

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16
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what is paget disease?

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a progressive disorder which causes new bone to be bigger but weaker

17
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what are some manifestations of paget disease?

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joint pain, reduced height, hypercalcemia

18
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what is osteoarthritis?

A

the deterioration of joints

19
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is osteoarthritis idiopathic or iatrogenic?

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it is idiopathic

20
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what are manifestations of osteoarthritis?

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joint pain, joint swelling, limited ROM

20
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what is rhumetoid arthritis?

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the autoimmune disease that results from the synovium being inflamed

20
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is RA usually unilateral or bilateral?

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its usually bilateral

21
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wjat are the manifestations of RA?

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swelling, joint pain, inflammation

22
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what is a bone tumor?

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a secondary effect of another type of cancer

23
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what is muscular dystrophy?

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a group of disorders that cause muscle degenersation

24
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what are some manifestations of muscular dystrophy?

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muscle spasms, poor coordination, drooling, etc

25
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what is fibromyalgia?

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a disease that is characterized by its affects on the muscles and joints

26
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what is the cause of fibromyalgia?

A

it is idiopathic

27
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what are manifestations behind fibromyalgia?

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fatigue, hypersensitivity to pain, headaches, memory issues

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