Musculoskeletal Flashcards
Geriatrics MSK
decrease bone density
decrease muscle mass and strength
decrease flexibility
functional problems
ASSESSMENT OF MSK
Subjective, history,meds, surgery, trauma, COLD-SPA
Objective: vitals/lab/ physical exam/ measurments
Diagnostic studies
x-ray- bone
mri- soft tissue
CT scan- 3D - soft tissues
Disruption or break in continuity of structure of bone Trauma injuries RT to disease processes Cancer Osteoporosis
fracture
CLASS I
complete /incomplete
CLASS II
open / closed
CLASS III
Fracture line direction Linear/ transverse oblique comminuted (>2 fragment) spiral (twisted) greenstick
CLASS IV
displaced/ nondisplaced
CLINICAL MANISFESTATIONS:
localized pain decreased function non weight baring ROM limit Guarding deformity
What to do if suspected of fracture
IMMOBOLIZED IT
Fracture manifestations:
Edema/swelling pain/tenderness muscle spasm deformity function loss crepitation
Factors influencing healing
fracture displacement blood supply immobilization internal fixation devices infection / nutrition AGE smoking
Complications of fracture healing
delayed union nonunion malunion angulation pseudoarthrosis (false joints) refracture
Complication of fracture
death
infection (direct - deal with bone itself)
open fractures/ soft tissue
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
cast
Positioning Padding of Axillary Pressure on Posterior Neck Contraindications Movement encouraged
sling
Elevate Position Assess for: Unrelieved Pain Increased Pressure Compartment Syndrome
lower extremity mobilization
Non-surgical Manual realignment Traction and counter-traction applied Local or general anesthesia Immobilization
closed reduction
Surgical incision Internal fixation Risk for infection Early ROM prevents adhesions Facilitates early ambulation
open reduction
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
external fixation
Purpose of traction
prevent or decrease pain and muscle spasms
immobilize joints
fracture reduction
two most common types of traction
skin- short term only touches the skin
skeletal - long term
systemic skin assessment
Pharmacological therapy:
central and peripheral muscle relaxants/ soma
tetanus/ dirty water
antibiotics
Increase calcium uptake
Activate intracellular calcium stores
Increase bone growth factor production
Non-invasive, semi-invasive, and invasive methods
electric bone growth stimulation