Musculoskeletal System (MSK) - Complications Flashcards
Pes Planus
Flat feet
Pes Cavus
High Arches
Toe/Foot deformities
Abnormal toe/foot structures (e.g. hallux valgus)
Pain of the bone/muscles
Ex: plantar heel pain with plantar fasciitis, generalized dorsal foot aching pain with arthritis
Post static dyskinesia
Pain after a period of being stationary
Crepitus
Grating sound from fractured bones rubbing against each other.
Tuning fork
Tuning fork can be used to test bone fractures, it makes the bones vibrate and cause pain.
Edema
Swelling due to injury/trauma
Ecchymosis/Contusion
A discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising.
Limited Range of Motion (ROM)
Associated with joints that has arthritic changes (e.g. Hallux Rigidus)
DJD
Degenerative Joint Disease (a sign of arthritis)
Hallux Limitus/Rigidus
Stiffening of the big toe