signs and symptoms of MSD Flashcards
What is a common symptom of musculoskeletal disorders?
Pain
What type of pain is sudden and short-term?
Acute pain
What type of pain lasts a long time and persists?
Chronic pain
What symptom involves excessive tiredness?
Fatigue
What is the medical term for muscle soreness?
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
What is the term for joint noise?
Crepitation
What does VAS stand for in pain assessment?
Visual Analog Scale
What condition involves progressive muscle loss due to disuse?
Muscle atrophy
What can cause a ‘Popeye sign’?
Biceps proximal tendon rupture
What type of deformity is seen in wrist fractures?
Fork deformity
What is a common cause of a locked knee?
Meniscus tear
What does a goniometer measure?
Range of motion (ROM)
What is a key sign of inflammation?
Swelling
What joint is most commonly dislocated?
Shoulder
What does ‘hypermobility’ refer to?
Increased range of motion in joints
What type of arthritis is associated with morning stiffness?
Rheumatoid arthritis
What causes clicking or clunking in joints?
Joint instability
What is the primary function of synovial fluid?
Lubrication of joints
What symptom involves a sensation of warmth in a joint?
Inflammation
What is the main symptom of tendon rupture?
Weakness and loss of function
