Diagnosis Flashcards

(14 cards)

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Osteogenesis imperfecta

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is a genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily, often with little or no apparent injury. It is caused by defects in collagen production, a protein that forms the framework of bones and other connective tissues.

(Brittle Bone Disease)

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Diabetes mellitus

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Metabolic disorder, the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin OR can’t effectively use the insulin it produces

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Colles Fracture

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A type of FOOSH injury

-fracture of the distal radius bone, is most commonly caused by falling on an outstretched hand

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Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

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Type 1: the body’s immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas that produces insuline = (no insuline production)

Type 2: the body becomes resistant to insuline that the pancreas produces

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Global aphasia

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a severe language disorder affecting
-speaking
-understanding
-reading
-writing

caused by widespread damage in the left hemisphere of the brain

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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autoimmune disease, body’s immune system attacks the joints causing

-inflammation
-pain
-stiffness
-potential damage

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Guillian-Barre Syndrome

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rare neurological disorder, body’s immune system attacks the nerves

-muscle weakness
-numbness/tingling
-paralysis

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Systemic congenital condition

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a birth defect or anomaly that effects the entire body or multiple organ systems

-present at birth and can have various causes

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Transtibial amputations

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AKA - below the knee amputation
(BKA)

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Dysmetria

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impaired ability to estimate distance

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Sympyom

Intention Tremor

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tremor with attempted voluntary movement

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Symptom

Limited force control

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limited strength or energy

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13
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Symptom

Dysdiadochokinesia

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difficulty with rapid change of motion

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