Musculoskeletal Assessment Flashcards
When the hip muscles are moving away
Abduction
When the hip muscles are moving inward
Adduction
What type of joint has the most mobility?
Ball and socket
Knee joints are an example of what type of joint?
Hinge joint
What is the most common cause of knee pain in patients > 45
Osteoarthritis
What is the leading cause of chronic mobility disability?
Osteoarthritis
What is the most common reason for total knee and hip replacement?
Osteoarthritis
What is the #1 sign for osteoarthritis?
Pain
What are the most affected joints in osteoarthritis?
Larger unilateral joints
What is the typical age of diagnosis for osteoarthritis?
> 50
True or false: osteoarthritis has an asymmetric distribution
True
What is generally absent in osteoarthritis?
Inflammation
When is pain the worst for osteoarthritic patients?
At the end of the day
When do patients feel stiffness w osteoarthritis?
In the morning and after inactivity
What do patients have when their joint pain is worse with activity and relieved by rest?
Osteoarthritis
True or false: If aspiration of the joint and fluid analysis is negative then the patient may have osteoarthritis
True