Understanding Musculoskeletal system Flashcards
What is the purpose of the musculoskeletal sys (4)
Protect body organs
Provide support & stability
store minerals
allow coordinated movements
what three types of cells are seen in musculoskeletal sys
osteoblasts
osteocytes
osteoclasts
osteoblasts are ____forming cells
bone
osteocytes are ____ bone cells
mature
osteoclasts do what in the body
break down bone tissue
risk factors associated w/ musculoskeletal disorders (9)
autoimmune disorders
ca deficiency
Falls
hyperuricemia
metabolic disorders
neoplastic disorders
obesity
post-menopausal states
trauma & injury
what diagnostic tests & procedures can we do to look at the musculoskeletal (7)
radiography & MRI
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopy
Bone scan
Bone or muscle biopsy
Electromyography
what is an athrocentesis
needle aspiration
what is an arthrocentesis used to diagnose _____ & ____
joint inflammation
infection
what fluids do we aspirate with arthrocentesis (3)
synovial fluid
blood
pus
what can be injected into the joint to decrease inflammation
corticosteroid
how long should a pt rest after an arthrocentesis
8-24 hrs post op
notify doc if ___ or ____ of joint occurs after arthrocentesis
fever
swelling
what is an arthroscopy used to diagnose & treat ___ & ____ disorders of joint
acute
chronic
an arthroscopy does an assessment of (3)
cartilage abnormalities
loose body removal
trimming of cartilage
what should be on pt postop of an arthroscopy
elastic compression 2-4 days post-op
wt bearing should be encouraged but limited for ___ to ___ days post op arthroscopy
1 to 4 days
elevate & ice prn for swelling ____ hrs post op arthroscopy
12-24
what are the effects of aging on musculoskeletal sys (4)
decreased bone density
decreased muscle mass & strength
decreased flexibility
functional problems
