Musculoskeletal Disorders Flashcards
(14 cards)
Grout
A type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the lower limbs.
Psoarticarthritis
Causes fatigue and swelling in the joints.
Osteoarthritis
Disease where the cartilage of the joints breaks down.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Occurs and effects the hands, wrists, and feet.
Bursitis
A small, fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between the joints, which lessens mobility.
Osteoporosis
A disease that causes the bones to develop more slowly, making them easier to rupture.
Osteopenia
A decrease in bone mineral density.
Osteomalacia
Weakening of the bones, which makes them soft.
Muscular dystrophy
Causes the muscle to weaken over time.
Sarcopenia
Causes the muscle surrounding the skeleton to lose its size.
Myasthenia Gravis
Causes voluntary muscles to weaken.
Rotator Cuff Tear
A tear of muscle around the shoulder joint.
Tendinitis
Inflammation of a tendon.
Mention the tests for this physical diagnosis: Range of motion, stability, and tenderness.
CT Scan, Joint fluid test, and Tissue biopsies.
