Musculoskeletal

Question 1

Gout

Answer 1

Excessive Purine can lead to Uric Acid in the Body

Question 2

Osteoporosis

Answer 2

Imbalance in bone resorption and formation.

Increased risk of fracture.

Weight-bearing can be painful.
Can cause kyphosis.

Question 3

Muscular Dystrophy

Answer 3

Progressive loss of muscle tissue

Spasms (Muscle Spasms)

Question 4

Atrophy

Answer 4

Wasting away or deterioration of the muscle.

Question 5

Osteoarthritis/DJD (Degenerative Joint Disease

Answer 5

Progressive loss of joint function from overuse.
“Wear and Tear” of localized joint.
Chronic and progressive.
Deterioration of articulating cartilage.
Pain increases with weight-bearing activity.

Question 6

Abnormal Spine Curvatures

Answer 6

Kyphosis: Rounded upper back.

Lordosis: Exaggerated lower back curve

Scoliosis: Sideways curvature.

May cause difficulty with breathing (mechanical).

Question 7

Osteomyelitis

Answer 7

Infection in the Bone
Complications include abscess formation

Question 8

Vitamin D Deficiency

Answer 8

Kids: Rickets (bow legged appearance)

Adult:Osteomalacia (softening of the bones)

Question 9

Sciatica

Answer 9

Pain often starts in buttocks and extending down the back or side of one leg, with tingling and numbness.

Question 10

Dislocation

Answer 10

joint becomes separated from bone causing loss of joint function

Question 11

Amputation

Answer 11

Surgical Procedure to remove part of limb

Question 12

Sprain

Answer 12

a tear in a ligament

Question 13

Strain

Answer 13

injury to muscles or tendon

Question 14

Fracture-there is an actual break in the bone

Answer 14

there is an actual break in the bone.

Question 15

Review Cues in Inflammatory Process in Injury

Answer 15

Swelling
Heat
Pain
Redness
Loss of Function

Question 16

Compression Fracture

Answer 16

Crushing or collapse of bone

Question 17

Stress

Answer 17

Stress: Force of weight or from marathon running.

Question 18

Complications of Fractures

Answer 18

Compartment Syndrome

Fat Embolism (Femur Fractures,

pelvic fractures, etc…).

Osteomyelitis
Osteonecrosis

Question 19

Compartment Syndrome

Answer 19

Decreased blood flow to the area and extreme pain.

Can be a complication of fractures.
Causes PAIN and TISSUE DAMAGE

Question 20

Five P’s of Compartment Syndrome

Answer 20

Paresthesia
Pain
Paralysis
Pulselessness
Pallor

Question 21

Osteonecrosis

Answer 21

Death of bone tissue due to a loss of the blood supply to that tissue

Question 22

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Answer 22

Genetic Mutation
Lowers Collagen in Bone
Makes Bones Brittle
Many types (19 or more)

Question 23

Developmental Hip Dysplasia

Answer 23

Relaxation of ligaments around the hip joint.

Question 24

Osteosarcoma Tumor

Answer 24

Bone cancer.
Extremely malignant.
Extremely painful.
Often in lower extremities.
Primarily affects children and young adults.

Question 25

Fibromyalgia

Answer 25

Frequently misunderstood as no good test Linked to oversensitivity to pain neurotransmitter (substance P Tender points. Diffuse pain. Fatigue.

Question 26

Paget’s Disease

Answer 26

Skeletal Deformities Risk of Fractures

Question 27

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Answer 27

Progressive Inflammatory Disorder Intervertebral, costovertebral, and sacroiliac joints, in particular, calcify and fuse