Test 2 Flashcards
What are the 5 causes of orthopedic injuries?
Trauma (MVA,Fall, Sports, Work)
Cumulative Trauma (repetitive stress)
Cogenital Abnormality
Avascular Necrosis
Tumors
The impact of falls causes these things?
Creates fear: decreased participation, can be emotionally, physically and financially costly.
What is the Role of an OT in the Acute Stage?
Pain Management
Decrease Edema
Wound Care
Positioning and Alignment
Restore Functioning
What is the Role of an OT in the Chronic Stage?
Lifestyle Changes
Compensation
Use of adaptive equipment.
In what ways can a fracture occur?
Direct Trauma
Spontaneous fracture in bone weakened by pathological condition (tumor)
Weakened by osteoporosis, osteopenia, osteoarthritis.
Where are the most common osteoporosis related fractures?
Neck of Femur
Humerus
Distal Radius
Compression
Describe Closed vs. Open Fractures?
Open = penetrates the skin. Worse because of infection risk
Closed = Doesn’t Penetrate Skin
Describe an open reduction vs closed reduction medical management for fractures
Closed Reduction = Not opening the skin to fix fracture (casting and splinting)
Open Reduction = Performing surgery to fix. (ORIF, screws, plates,rods)
What are 6 factors that impede healing?
Type of Injury
Severity of Injury
Location of Injury
Premorbid Health
Smoking
Complications in healing
What are the 3 types of abnormal healing?
Malunion = Normal time but bones not aligned
Delayed Union = Increased time to heal
Non Union = Fails to heal
What are some (6) complications in fractures?
Infection
DVT
Phlebitis
Vascular Damage
Blood Loss
Compartment Syndrome
What is OT treatment for fractures?
Goal is to reintegrate limb into function
Edema Control
Modalities
Splinting
Scar Management
What are the goals for shoulder fracture management?
Relieve pain
Restore Movement
Restore Strength
Allow for Callus Formation
This type of splint may be used to protect arm in humeral fracture?
Bivalve & Sarmiento
What is done in Phase 1 of humerus fracture?
Positioning
Codmen’s Pendulum Exercises
Passive/Assistive Exercises
What is done in Phase 2 of humerus fracture?
Active and Early Resistive Exercises
What is done in Phase 3 of humerus fracture?
Advanced Stretching and Strengthening
Use of UE
Full Weight Bearing
What are the two most common types of Elbow Fractures?
Supracondylar
Radial Head Fracture
What is the proper way to splint an elbow fracture?
Casted in mid range flexion 90 degrees.