Musculoskeletal Flashcards
Osteoblasts
Build up cells
Osteoclasts
Breakdown bone tissue
Arthrocentesis
Needle aspiration used to diagnose joint inflammation and infection
What may be used to help decrease inflammation during an arthrocentesis?
Corticosteroid
Arthroscopy
Used to diagnose and treat acute and chronic disorders of joint
Arthroscopy interventions
Elastic compression 2-4 days post op
NPO 8-12 hrs prior
During a physical examination, what assessment is important?
Assessing activities of daily living
Strain
Excessive stretching of muscle and fascia, may involve tendon
Graded 1-3, 3 being worst
Sprain
An injury to ligaments around a joint
Wrenching or twisting motion
Graded 1-3, 3 being the worst
RICE
Rest, ice, compression, elevate
Compression (wrapping a sprained ankle)
-helps decrease edema and pain
-wrap 50-75% tightness
-wrap distal to proximal due to blood flow
-check cap refill
Types of fractures
Open — skin broken; bone exposed
Closed — skin intact
Crepitation with fractures
a crackling, popping, or crunching sound or sensation that occurs when you move a joint
Ambulatory and home cast care
DOs
Frequent neurovascular assessment
Ice for first 24 hrs
Elevate for first 48 hrs
Exercise joints above & below
Use hair dryer on cool setting for itching
Check with HCP before getting wet, dry thoroughly after
Report increasing pain/swelling/discoloration/movement/burning/tingling/sores/foul odor
Keep appt to have cast checked/removed
Cast care
DONTs
Don’t get wet
Don’t pull out padding
Don’t place foreign objects inside cast
Do not bear weight on new cast for 48hrs
Do not cover with plastic for long periods of time
