Musculoskeletal Flashcards

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Geriatrics MSK

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decrease bone density
decrease muscle mass and strength
decrease flexibility
functional problems

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ASSESSMENT OF MSK

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Subjective, history,meds, surgery, trauma, COLD-SPA

Objective: vitals/lab/ physical exam/ measurments

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Diagnostic studies

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x-ray- bone
mri- soft tissue
CT scan- 3D - soft tissues

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4
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Disruption or break in continuity of structure of bone
Trauma injuries 
RT to disease processes
Cancer 
Osteoporosis
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fracture

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5
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CLASS I

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complete /incomplete

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CLASS II

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open / closed

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7
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CLASS III

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Fracture line direction
Linear/ transverse
oblique
comminuted (>2 fragment)
spiral (twisted)
greenstick
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CLASS IV

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displaced/ nondisplaced

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CLINICAL MANISFESTATIONS:

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localized pain
decreased function
non weight baring
ROM limit
Guarding
deformity
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10
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What to do if suspected of fracture

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IMMOBOLIZED IT

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Fracture manifestations:

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Edema/swelling
pain/tenderness
muscle spasm
deformity
function loss
crepitation
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Factors influencing healing

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fracture displacement
blood supply
immobilization
internal fixation devices
infection / nutrition
AGE
smoking
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Complications of fracture healing

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delayed union
nonunion
malunion
angulation
pseudoarthrosis (false joints)
refracture
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14
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Complication of fracture

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death
infection (direct - deal with bone itself)
open fractures/ soft tissue

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15
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Temporary
Performance of activities of daily living (ADL)
Includes joints above and below fracture
Synthetic casting materials
Lightweight, stronger, waterproof
Early weight bearing
Activated by submersion in cool or tepid water, then molded

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cast

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16
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Positioning
Padding of Axillary
Pressure on Posterior Neck
Contraindications
Movement encouraged
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sling

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17
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Elevate
Position
Assess for:
Unrelieved Pain
Increased Pressure
Compartment Syndrome
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lower extremity mobilization

18
Q
Non-surgical
Manual realignment  
Traction and counter-traction applied
Local or general anesthesia
Immobilization
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closed reduction

19
Q
Surgical incision
Internal fixation
Risk for infection
Early ROM prevents adhesions
Facilitates early ambulation
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open reduction

20
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Complex Fractures
Traction application
Compresses  & Immobilizes fracture fragments 
Assess pins and perform site care  
Assess for infection
Requires patient education
Form of Open Reduction 
Long-Term 
Prevent Amputation
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external fixation

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Purpose of traction

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prevent or decrease pain and muscle spasms
immobilize joints
fracture reduction

22
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two most common types of traction

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skin- short term only touches the skin
skeletal - long term
systemic skin assessment

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Pharmacological therapy:

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central and peripheral muscle relaxants/ soma
tetanus/ dirty water
antibiotics

24
Q

Increase calcium uptake
Activate intracellular calcium stores
Increase bone growth factor production
Non-invasive, semi-invasive, and invasive methods

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electric bone growth stimulation

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Nutritional therapy:
increase protein, Vitamins, B, C, D, calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium, fluids (2,000-3,000 ml/day), fiber, six meals a day
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Implement;
neuromuscular assessment, elevate above heart for 48 hrs | report unresponsive pain
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TRACTION IMPLEMENT:
assess exposed skin, monitor pin sites, pin care, assess for circulation/mobility
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Increased pressure within a confined space Two basic types of compartment syndrome ↓ Compartment size ↑ Compartment contents Edema → Arterial flow compromised → ischemia → cell death → loss of function Acute or Trauma Injury Ischemia can occur within 4 to 8 hours after onset
compartment syndrome
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SIX Ps of compartment syndrome
``` Pain pressure paresthesia pallor paralysis pulselessness ```
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Notify provider of ________. ASSESS
unrelieved pain/ urinary output and kidney function
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CARE FOR COMPARTMENT SYNDROME:
``` NO ICE SBAR NO ELEVATION LOOSEN BANDAGE REDUCE TRACTION WEIGHT ```
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``` Porous bone Chronic, progressive metabolic bone disease characterized by Low bone mass Structural deterioration Increased bone fragility ```
OSTEOPOROSIS
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more common in women?
``` Lower calcium intake Less bone mass Bone resorption Loss of Estrogen HO Pregnancy and breastfeeding Longevity ```
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RISK FACTORS
``` >65 FEMALE Sedentary lifesyle alcohol menopausal Vit. D deficiency ```
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Preventive factors
exercise fluoride, vitamin D (SUNLIGHT) calcium
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Peak bone mass
by age 20
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Bone loss after
age 35-40
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Initial bone scans: women
before age 65, | 15 years repeat
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Initial bone scans: | men
before age 70 or by age 50
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T- scores:
+1 to -1= normal < -2.5= osteoporosis -1 to -2.5= osteopenia
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OSTEOPOROSIS CARE
1000 mg/day premenopausal and postmenopausal with estrogen supplementation 1500 mg/day postmenopausal without estrogen supplementation Vitamin C and D combinations increase absorption 20 minutes of daily sunlight Calcium Rich Foods