Exam 1 Flashcards
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What are the most common sites involved in Paget’s Disease
Cranium and long bones of LE
Mechanism of action of Polysynaptic Inhibitors
Decrease polysynaptic reflex activity, which causes a decrease in alpha motor neuron excitability
Bacteria spread from preexisting infections from other body sites by the blood
Hematogenous osteomyelitis
Best therapy for chronic osteomyelitis
Minimal response to antibiotics; aggressive surgery
What happens to the Soleus in humans during the chronic stage (>3 yrs) of a SCI?
80% drop in torque
Complete change to FT muscle fibers, no longer fatigue resistant
Life threatening complications of Rhabdomyolysis
Myoglobinuric acute renal failure, hyperkalemia, cardiac arrest, compartment syndromes
Segmental fracture
Complete fracture resulting, fracture with 2 or more pieces in a single bone that don’t interconnect.
What is the structure and function of bone?
Calcified CT: Ca added to collagen/CT matrix
Homeostatic storage of Ca and P for blood
Spasms involves what kind of injury
Increased tenson of skeletal muscle after musculoskeltal injuries/inflammation. Involves nerve impingement, muscle strain/overuse, chemical or mechanical stimuli in PNS
Solutions for drugs and rehab
Schedule PT when sedative effects are minimal, discuss weakness implications with MD, for spasticity use PT to promote normal physiological motor control, for spasms use PT to improve strength/posture/flexibility/proper body mechanics
Adverse reactions for drugs in rehab
Muscle weakness, decreased muscle tone, sedation, dizziness, ataxia
Treatment of osteosarcoma
Chemo (30% can be completely cured), resection of tumor
A genetic defect that results in a mutation of gene for Type I collagen which results in defective bone or osteoid formation
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Common fracture sites of the elderly
Proximal femur, proximal humerus, vertebrae, pelvis
Myositis
Inflammatory muscular conditions caused by injury or an infectious pathogen
Gabapentin (Neurontin) mechanism of action
Decrease spasticity by raising level of inhibition in spinal cord, decreasing excitation of alpha motor neuron
-sarcoma
Malignant cancers; metastasize to other tissues
Steps in growth of the epiphyseal plates:
A region of cartilage grows and lengthens the bone–>cartilage cells die–>BVs, bone marrow, and bone cells invade empty space depositing collagen and minerals–>epiphyseal plates close 18-20 y/o
Most common malignant tumors are derived from:
Metastasized tumors from other organs
Late complications of Rhabdomyolysis
Compartment syndromes, ischemia, systemic disorders, death
Dowager’s Hump
compression fracture of the vertebrae resulting in back pain/kyphosis; also seen in postmenopausal women
Osteomyelitis cast care
Cover rough edges, monitor pt sensation/circulation/drainage, Increased temp, redness, localized heat, and swelling need to be reported
Risk factors Rhabdomyolysis
Trauma, untrained individuals in extreme exercise, Meds (Statins, AZT), alcohol abuse, etc.
2 factors that contribute to degree of immobilization-induced atrophy:
Degree: number of joints muscle crosses
Normal use and % slow twitch muscle fibers