mmusculoskeletal Flashcards

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osteoarthritis

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breakdown of articular cartilage leading to damage of bone; osteophytes form in joint space causing narrowing and decreased movement causing progressive degen.

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risk factors of osteoarthritis

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old age, female, obesity, labor-intensive occupations, sports activities

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manifestations of osteoarthritis

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pain when moving under stress (relieved by rest), hard & boney, stiff joints, morning stiffness (~30 min), usually impacts weight bearing joints (hips, knees, cervical spine, lumbar spine)

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osteoarthritis bony growths

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heberden- distal and bouchard- proximal

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osteoarthritis assessment

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crepitus over joint, mild effusion from inflammation, non-systemic, xray shows decreased joint space and osteophyte formation, subchondral bones may appear thick

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osteoarthritis does not appear

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bilaterally, it can but it does not have to

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osteoarthritis management

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decrease pain/stiffness, improve/maintain mobility, exercise t preserve joint, weight loss, OT/PT, orthotics and walking devices, NSAIDs/steroids, severe cases may require arthroplasty

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osteoporosis

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bone resorption (osteoclast) > bone formation (osteoblast) causing thinning of the bone

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osteoporosis can lead to…

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compression FX in T and L spine, FX in hips and wrists

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osteoporosis risk factors

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small frame, female gender, ethnicity, aromatase inhibitor use, nutritional factors, autoimmune diseases, steroid use, immobility, diabetes

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onset of osteoporosis age

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men around 60-70 and women around 50-60

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manifestations of osteoporosis

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low bone mineral density on DEXA scan, rounding of upper back (dowagers hump), osteoporotic FX, otherwise asymptomatic

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osteoporosis assessment

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Xray show radiolucency if significant demineralization (undetectable otherwise), dual energy xray (DEXA) provides bone mineral density of spine and hips

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prevention of osteoporosis

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balanced diet high in calcium and vit. D, regular weight bearing exercises (20-30 min/day)

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weight training stimulates…

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bone mineral density

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management of osteoporosis

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pharmacologic therapy to improve bone density (bisphosphenates or alendronate), hip FX managed with joint replacement, compression FX managed conservatively

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osteoporosis nursing interventions

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teach pt how to prevent worsening, manage pain, improve bowel elim. to avoid FX, injury prevention

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osteomalacia

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inadequate mineralization of bone caused by Vit. D deficiency causing soft/weakened bones

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causes of osteomalacia

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failure to absorb calcium, excessive calcium loss, GI disorders, liver disease, kidney disease, renal insufficiency, hyperparathyroidism, malnutrition

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osteomalacia assessment

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xray shows general demineralization and can show compression FX; labs show low Ca, low Phos, elevated alkaline phosphatase; bone biopsy show increased osteoid

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osteoid

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demineralized cartilaginous bone matrix aka pre-bone

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why low calcium and low phosphorus in osteomalacia?

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d/t bone unable to mineralize

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why elevated alkaline phosphatase in osteomalacia?

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indicative of increased bone turnover

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management of osteomalacia

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treat underlying cause if possible, Vit. D and Ca supps, sun exposure, if kidney disease is problem then activated form of vit D prescribed, if dietary is cause then recommend diet change, deformities may require braces

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pagets disease
idiopathic; hyperactive osteoclast cause increased compensation of osteoblast creating larger but weaker bones; causing of pathologic fractures, bowing of legs, commonly affects skull, femur, tibia, pelvis, vertebrae
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paget manifestation
usually asymptomatic, bowing of femur and tibia, spine is bent forward, bone may be warm and tender, pain is moderate aching and increases with weight bearing
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paget disease assessment
elevated alkaline phosphatase, normal Ca level, demineralized and overgrowth mosaic pattern on Xray, diagnose with xray or bone biopsy
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management of paget
NSAIDs, Ca with Vit. D, bisphosphonates to slow excessive bone remodeling
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osteomyelitis
infection of bone resulting in inflammation, necrosis, and new bone formation; >50% d/t S. aureus, can extend to soft tissues and joints adjacent; if not properly treated then bone abscess can form
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3 types of osteomyelitis
hematogenous: blood borne, contiguous-focus: surgery directly induced infection to bone, vascular insufficiency: diabetes oof PVD
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manifestations of osteomyelitis- hematogenous
sudden onset, septic, systemic, fever and tachycardi
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manifestations of osteomyelitis- contiguous-focus
no septic like, surface overlying bone is swollen, warm, painful
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manifestations of chronic otesomyelitis
nonhealing ulcer overlying infected bone
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manifestations of diabetic osteomyelitis
nonhealing FX, impaired immune response, foot ulcer >2cm is suspicious
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osteomyelitis iassessment
acute: Xray, bone scan, MRI, leukocytosis, elevates ESR (inflammation marker), ~50% of cultured wounds are positive chronic: xray, bone scan, ESR and WBC are normal, anemia is possible
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management of osteomyelitis
delay elective orthopedic surgery if infection present, sterile technique for surgery, prophylactic Antibx, prompt drain removal, aseptic post-op care, debridement, antibiotic (long term)
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osteomyelitis nursing interventions
pain management, improve mobility, control infection, promote home based/transitional care
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septic arthritis
infection of joint; mortality for single infected joint is 11%
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septic arthritis risk factors (who is more at risk of developing this)
older age, diabetes, RA, skin infection, alcoholism, Hx of joint surgery, IV drug use
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manifestations of septic arthritis
warm/painful/swollen joint, decreased ROM, chills/fever/leukocytosis, half of all cases are the knee
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septic arthritis assessment
infectious work up, aspiration/examine/culture (will be purulent pus filled) synovial fluid, CT/MRI, bone scan
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septic arthritis management
prompt treatment is primary, broad spect. antibx, aspirate synovial fluid periodically/therapeutic aspiration, splinting, pain relief, progressive ROM, potential for joint fibrosis, watch for recurring
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nursing interventions for septic arthritis
pain relief, improve physical mobility, control infection, promote home/community/transitional care
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arthroplasty
replacing joint with artificial joint (commonly knee and hip); used for extensive damage, pain, or limited function; result of RA, osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, or congenital malformation
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nursing interventions for arthroplasty
positioning for comfort, care of incision, pain management, early ambul. educate on home care, monitor for PE/DVT/shock/infect./dislocation/Pneum
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types of soft tissue injuries
contusion: soft tissue bruise, strain: pulled muscle (overstretched), sprain: ligaments and supporting muscle fiber around joint (d/t twisting), dislocation: articular surfaces of the joint, subluxation: partial or incomplete dislocation
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managing soft tissue injury
Rest, ice, compression, elevation to reduce edema, then immobilization
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types of FX
closed or simple, open or compound/complex, intra-articular
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avulsion FX
Fx where fragment of bone has been pulled away by tendon and its attachement
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comminuted FX
Fx in which bone has splintered into several fragments
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compression FX
Fx in which bone has been compressed (common in vertebral Fx)
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depressed FX
Fx in which fragments are driven inward (commonly seen in skull)
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epiphyseal Fx
Fx through epiphysis
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greenstick FX
Fx in which one side of bone is broken and other side is bent (common in children)
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impacted FX
Fx in which a bone fragment is driven into another bone fragment
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oblique Fx
a Fx occurring at an angle across the bone (less stable than transverse Fx)
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open Fx
Fx in which damage also involves skin or mucous membrane (aka compound Fx); increased risk of infection
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Pathologic Fx
Fx that occurs through an area of diseased bone (osteoporosis, bone cyst, etc.); can occur with or without trauma
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simple Fx
Fx that remains contained with no disruption of the skin integrity
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spiral Fx
Fx that twists around the shaft of the bone
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stress Fx
Fx resulting from repeated loading of bone and muscle
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Transverse Fx
Fx that is straight across the bone shaft
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manifestation of Fx
loss of function, shortening, edema, deformity, crepitus, ecchymosis
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FX assessment
Health HX, comorbidities, Pain, VS, respiratory status, LOC, signs/symptoms of shock, neurovascular assessment of extremity, bowel/bladder elim, BS, I&O (hip Fx), skin condition, anxiety/coping
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managment of Fx
immediate immobilizatin, covering open wounds, Fx reduction, fracture reduction then immobilize
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3 types of reduction
closed reduction: manual traction; open reduction: surgical; delayed reduction: waiting for pt to stabilize prior to intervention
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2 types of immobilizations
external fixation: casts, bandages; internal fixation: plates and screws
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FX nursing interventions
elevate, monitor for neurovascular compromise (5 Ps), monitor for normal elimination (hip Fx), isometric muscle exercises, encourage ADLs, pain management, pt education, wound care
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Risk factors for FX healing
>40, corticosteroids, NSAIDs, avascular necrosis (AVN), bone loss, tobacco, comorbidities, local trauma, inadequate immobilization, malalignment, premature weight bearing, infection, local malignancy
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acute FX complications
shock, fat embolism, compartment syndrome, DVT, PE, DIC, infection, loss of bladder control (hip FX), hemorrhage
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chronic FX complications
delayed union, malunion, nonunion, AVN of bone, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), heterotrophic ossification (benign bone growth in atypical location)
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Casts/splints/braces assessment
assess injury/treat lacerations/wounds; assess neurovascular status: 5 Ps
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5 Ps of neurovascular assessment
Pain, pulse, pallor, parasthesia, paralysis
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casts/splints/braces complications
pressure injuries, disuse syndrome (muscle weakness/wasting or joint stiffness), acute compartment syndrome
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compartment syndrome
increased pressure within compartment that impairs blood flow ad compromises tissue viability
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compartment syndrom assessment
Pain- intense disproportionate to injury, pallor, puselessness, parasthesia- numbness/tingling, paralysis, compartment swelling- taut shiny skin with potential blistering
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management of severe compartment syndrome
fasciotomy
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external fixator devices assessment and management
used to manage open FX with tissue damage; monitor for infect., elevate, educate pt, never adjust device
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traction
immobilizes by applying pulling fors to body; can be done to skeletal or skin (ex: halo vest for cervical spine)
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nursing intervention for skin traction
maintain alignment, report pain, assess pressure points, DVT prophylaxis, foot exercise q1Hour, position changes
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amputation
can be congenital or traumatic or caused by condition like PVD, infection, malignancy; done to improve pain, disease process, or improve function
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amputation assessment
neurovascular assessment and functional status, signs/symptoms of infect, nutritional status, health problems, psychological status/grief/coping
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amputation nursing interventions
pain relief, wound care, resolving grief/body image issues, promote independence, assist pt to achieve physical mobility
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acute amputation compications
post-op hemorrhage, infection, poor wound healing/skin breakdown, dehiscense
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delayed amputation complications
phantom limb pain, joint contracture (prolong immobilization reduces ROM)