musculoskeletal function ch.12 Flashcards
1
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kyphosis
A
- increase curvature of thoracic spine
- hunchback
- adolescences and adulthood
2
Q
lordosis
A
- increase inward curvature of lumbar spine
- swayback
- poor posture, obesity, pregnancy
3
Q
scoliosis
A
- lateral deviation (side to side) lumbar or thoratic
- increase in females
4
Q
fractures
A
breaks in bones
- open- break skin
- closed- does not break skin
- complete: done divided into 2 or more pieces
- incomplete: no degree of separation
5
Q
fracture cause
A
trauma
pathological
6
Q
simple fracture
A
clean break
maintain of alignment
7
Q
communuted
A
multiple fractures
8
Q
spiral
A
twist around bone shaft
9
Q
fracture healing process
A
- clot formation at fracture site
- fibroblast and osteoblast arrive, fibrocartilage callus forms
- new bone forms
- bone remodeling continues until bone intact, repair and healing completed
takes up to 4-6 weeks
10
Q
compartment syndrome
A
restriction of blood flow to one or more muscle compartment
internal pressure:
- ivf infilitration, inflammation and edema
external pressure:
- dressing or casts being too tight
11
Q
s/s of compartment syndrome
A
- serve pain unrelieved by narcotics
- decreased sensation, numbness/tingling, paleness and weakness
12
Q
fat embolism
A
- rare
- serious: 80% mortality
- small fat droplets are rebased from bone marrow into blood stream and can occur up to 72 hours after injury
13
Q
s/s of fat embolism
A
- change in mental status
- respiratory distress
- tachypnea
- crackles and wheezes
14
Q
osteomyelitis
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- infection of bone
- prevention key
- fever, redness, heat, pain, swelling
- goes undetected
15
Q
treatment of osteomyelitis
A
- long term antibiotic theraoy: 4-6 weeks
- incisions and drainage
- amputation