OTC-card Flashcards
Define the terms Arthroscopy, and Arthroplasty
Arthroscopy-Is the process of inserting a small camera into a joint. This often done trhough a small incision to Dx or to help Tx
Arthroplasty- Is the replacement of a joint. Frequently done using an artificial implant. Ex) Hip replacement
Discuss the Tx for Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis is Dx by blood tests, X-rays, and Joint fluid tests. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate can be used in Dx. Antibody’s are not present w/ PA.
Tx- Anti-flammatory drugs, corticosteroid joint injection, Immunosuppressants, and antirheumatic drugs.
Psoriatic Arthritis
- Symmetric psoriatic arthritis is the most common type, accounting for 50% of all cases. Affects both sides of the body at the same time.
- Asymmetric type, affecting 35%. Is milder form. Occurs on only 1 side of the body, involves fewer joints.
- Arthritis Mutilans,rare and sever. is progressive disease and deforms and destroys the joins over time.
- Spondylitis: Generally affects the spinal column, causing stiffness, but can also occur in the hands and feet. The distal IP predominant type causes inflammation of the joints at the end of the digits. Causing obvious changes in the nails
Spondylolysis
AKA- Pars Defect. Is a condition which involves a fx of the pars interarticularis (Pars Interarticularis: is the the bony ring of the back of the vertebra and the weakest part ) and is generally the result of strain in Hyperextension of the spine repeaeatedly. Most often in children and adolescent due to mutaring spine.
S/s of fx is pain and stiffness in the lower back and the pain may radiate down the legs by pressure on the nerve root.
Dx and Tx of Spondylolysis
Dx- Palpation of spinal column, ROM test Imaging testing, Neuro exam,
Tx- For C-spine Cervical coller but for short time. NSAIDS, Sugical fusion of Vertebrae or removal of disk
Dx and non-surgical Tx for Ulnar nerve Entrapment
Fx, bone spurs, cysts and trauma are risk factors. The site of entrapment may provide location.
S/s- numbness to the ulnar side 4th and 5th digit, muscle weakness and muscle hypotrophy.
Dx- Physical exam, X-ray( bone spurs), Nerve Conduction test,
Tx- Reduction( Fx), Splinting, Anti-inflammatory drugs and Steroids injection
Trigger Finger
trigger thumb, or trigger digit, stenosing tenosynovitis, is a common disorder characterized by catching, snapping or locking of the involved finger flexor tendon, associated with dysfunction and pain. A disparity in size between the flexor tendon and the surrounding retinacular pulley system, most commonly at the level of the first annular (A1) pulley, results in difficulty flexing or extending the finger and the “triggering” phenomenon.The label of trigger finger is used because when the finger unlocks, it pops back suddenly, as if releasing a trigger on a gun. Common in people 40-60 yrs, Diabetes and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Tx splinting, corticosteroids and surgical incision of the tendon sheath mainly A-1 pulley
Gamekeeper’s Thumb
Stretching and tearing to the ulnar ligament of the CMC joint of 1st digit by forceful abduction of the thumb and my accompany avulsion Fx of the1stMc
Tx- Splinting/casting( w/ or W/out fx) or surgical reattachment by anchor to the bone. complication Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
(AS) AKA Spondylitis- Is a chronic inflammatory arthritis of the Vertebral column and sacroiliac joint eventually to fusion. Restricting movement and causing pain. Striking ages 15-30. and rare above age over 40
S/S of Ankylosing Spondylitis
A type of spondylarthropathy. ( group of disease affecting the spine) Has a variable presentation in individuals.
S/S- Chronic pain and stiffness in spine, In 40% of people may affect the anterior chamber of the eye ( uveitis) causing redness, eye pain, vision loss and floaters and photophobia.
Pt may bend over to relive pain.. Left un-Tx may cause neurological problems.
Enchondroma
Ollier’s disease and Maffucci’s syndrome.Is a cartilage cyst found in the bone morrow, A type of nonmalignant tumor of the bone. Generally develops in the cartilage lining of the bone canal. Mostly affecting the hands and feet but , can affect long bones. Happing manly to 10-20 yrs olds.
S/S pain and lead to fx of the affected bone, deformities .
Dx and Tx of enchondroma
Dx- Physical exam, X-rays, Fx,
Tx- usually just watch for growth, Tx of fx or surgery.
Boutonniere Deformity
Inflammation that forces the PIP into flexion position, stretching the central slip and rupturing. Increasing tension of the Dip extensors into hyperextension. Causes- Acute trauma, burns, infections, and arthritis
Erosive Osteroarthritis
( Inflammatory Osteroarthritis )Most common form of Osteoarthristis and hereditary.
S/S swelling , pain, cyst formation in finger joints.
Dx-X-rays Tx- splinting, NsAIDS, corticosteroids, reconstruction surgery or fusion of bones.
Chondrosarcoma
A type of bone cancer that forms in cartilaginous cells. Is rare under the age of 20, common among 50-70 yrs. has a grade rate of growth 1-4.
S/S fx, pain, swelling and bone deformities
Dx and Tx of Chondrosarcoma
Dx- Biopsy, x-ray, ct, MRI, and NM bone scans. Can evole from cartilage tumors but usually originates in norm cartilage cells.
Tx- surgical removal, Chemotherapy, radiation, amputation and in some cases proton therapy
Pathological of Bone healing problems
Causes- Inadequate immobilization (poor formation of hematoma), Distraction( separation) of bone fragments, inadequate blood supply (vascular necrosis), infection, and interposition of soft tissues ( granular tissue filling th gap between bone. One or all can cause one another. .
Bone healing
Fx should normally take 4- or 8-12 weeks ( 2-3 months) Are 5 stages of healing
Stage 1- Inflammation, Stage 2- cellular proliferation( hematoma ), Stage 3- Callus formation, Stage 4-Ossification and stage 5- remodeling ( normal bone maintenance .
Bolster dressing
Wet-to-dry dressing
Thyroid collar
Bolster dressing ( Stent )-A dressing that is sutured into place. Often used over a graft site to ensure even pressure over new graft
Wet-to-dry dressing- application of a wet dressing on a wet wound, use as a form of wound debridement.
Thyroid collar- a neck wrap applied to hold the dressing over a thyroid incision.