Muskuloskeletal System and Dermatology Flashcards
Bone Densitometry
“Dual-energy Xray Absorptiometry” (DEXA)
Non-invasive
For: Osteoporosis
Pre: Ask for LMP
Discontinue Calcium Supplements
(48 hours prior to procedure)
Insertion of an electronically charged needle to check for muscle activity
Electromyography
Pre-procedure for electromyography
Get consent
Inform: uncomfortable procedure
Hold stimulants for 2-3 hours prior to procedure
(True of False): Expect bruising in electromyography
True
(Provide cold and warm compress post procedure)
Bone-bone
Joints
In between bones
Ligaments
Bone to Muscle
Tendons
Increase risk to fracture?
Steroid use (⬇️ Ca Absorption)
Alcohol intake
Endocrine problem (Cushing’s)
Calcium intake
Family history
Overstretching of tendons
Strain
Overstretching of ligaments
Sprain
Break in continuity of bone
Fracture
S/Sx of Fracture
(SPACED)
Soft tissue edema
Pain: sharp and continuous
Abnormal movement
Crepitus: grating sound
Ecchymosis: hematoma/discoloration
Deformity: obvious
(True or False): In fracture management, immobilizers are worn at all times and must be well-fitted, not snug.
True
Management of Sprain and Strain
(RICE)
Rest/immobilize
Ice first 24hours (10-20mins)
Compression
Elevate and extend
Broken pieces of bones are attached
Fixation
Realignment of bone
Reduction
Types:
A) open reduction - surgery
B) closed reduction - manual
Build up of pressure that can’t expand
Compartment Syndrome
Surgical opening of limb to release pressure
Fasciotomy
Neurovascular Compromise (NVC)
(5Ps and 2Cs) REPORT!
Pain (upon extension, unrelieved by
analgesics, “deep,throbbing,
unrelenting”)
Paresthesia (INITIAL SIGN of NVC)
“Numbness, tingling, pins and
needles, prickling, crawling”)
Pallor
Pulselessness
Paralysis
Phantom (can feel sensation in area
not touched)
Cool to touch
Cyanosis