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Week 3 - Musculoskeletal Pain Flashcards

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What is acute pain?

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  1. Typically nociceptive and resolves when tissue heals
  2. e.g. tendonitis, sprains, strains; serves to warn of damage/ problem
  3. usually last less than 4 weeks
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What is chronic pain?

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–Pain that extends beyond the healing period of an acute; pain lasting at least 3 months
–Disrupts ADL and QOL e.g. degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, or chronic tendonitis(e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome)
–Serves no adaptive purpose

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What is cancer pain?

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–Disease itself
–Aggressive management warranted

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What is musculoskeletal pain?

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–Somatic Pain
–Throbbing, constant, dull, well localized
–Responds well to analgesics

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Where is musculoskeletal pain?

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Includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, synovial bursae and bone

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What is myalgia?

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  • pain in a muscle or group of muscles
  • could be a result of systemic infection, chronic disorder and medication
  • Can result from medication, exercise, trauma
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What is tendonitis?

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  • Result of trauma, rheumatic process, infection, repetitive use
    -inflammation of the tendon
  • Etiology-Overuse, injury, or aging
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What are the common sites of tendonitis?

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Shoulder, elbow, hip, thumb, knee, heel

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What is the treatment of tendonitis?

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–NSAIDs, corticosteroids, joint rest and immobilization

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What are the signs of inflammation?

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Fluid on the affected joint

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What are the signs of pain?

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Swelling, redness, heat

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What is bursitis?

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  • Result of trauma, rheumatic process, infection
  • inflammation of bursa, sac filled with synovial fluid located near joints
  • Etiology-Overuse, injury, or aging
  • Pain is tender and constant
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What are the common sites of bursitis?

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Shoulder, elbow (tennis elbow), hip, thumb, knee, heel

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What is the treatment for bursitis?

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–NSAIDs, corticosteroids, joint rest and immobilization

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What is a sprain?

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  • Trauma to joint causes ligament damage
  • Treatment: cold therapy for 24-48 hours then heat
  • Elevate and/or joint immobilization if necessary
    Etiology: Hyperextension
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What are the signs and symptoms of a sprain and strain?

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Swelling and bruising causing loss of function and numbness

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What is a strain

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Etiology: overstretching of a muscle
Treatment: joint rest

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What is osteoarthritis?

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Localized disease with cartilage deterioration and formation of new bone at joint surface

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What are the risk factors of osteoarthritis?

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Age, trauma to joints, fracture, infection

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What is the treatment for osteoarthritis?

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Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, hyaluronate injections, glucosamine/chondroitin, opioid analgesics

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What are the signs of osteoarthritis?

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Evidence of joint degeneration
Visible deformities of fingers

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What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis?

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Pain/joint tenderness
Morning stiffness
Limited ROM
Crepitus

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What is rheumatoid arthritis?

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  • Systemic disease with inflammation of synovial tissues
  • Need diagnosis from MD and prescription
  • Unknown cause, unidentified risk factors
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What is the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?

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–Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
–NSAIDs, adjunctive corticosteroids

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What are the signs of rheumatoid arthritis?
1. Rheumatoid factor 2. Radiographic changes 3. Swan-neck or boutonniere deformities 4. Subcutaneous nodules
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What are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
1. Morning stiffness 2. Arthritis of 3+ joint areas 3. Arthritis of hand joints 4. Symmetric arthritis
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What is the non-charm treatment of musculoskeletal pain?
R = rest injured area I = ice ASAP in 10-20mins intervals 3-4 times daily for 12-24 hours C = compression of injury using an elastic support or bandage E = elevation of injured area at or above the level of the heart to decrease swelling Massage Acupuncture Heat Ultrasound Physical therapy
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What are the selected dietary supplements for arthritis?
Glucosamine Chondroitin SAMe Cetyl myristolate
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What are the lifestyle changes for arthritis?
Physical therapy Weight loss
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What are some topical analgesic for muscle pain?
1. Cooling sensation (Camphor and menthol) 2. Vasodilation (Histamine dihyrochloride) 3. Warming (Capsaicin) 4. Lidocaine 5. Trolamine salicylate  6. Methyl salicylate(in several combo products)
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What is Capsaicin characteristics and dosing?
1. Produces loss of sensitization to pain receptors  2. Has a heating sensation  3. Patch: Apply to affected area up to 3-4 times/day for up to 8 hours for 7 days  4. Topical products (cream, gel, liquid, lotion): Apply to affected area 3-4 times/day  5. Usually used for arthritis or chronic joint pain 6. Can really irritate skin 7. Available  in gel, cream, patch and lotion form  8. Sold under brand capzasin, zostrix, 
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What are Trolamine salicylate characteristics and dosing?
1. Trolamine is a salicylate and works very similarly to NSAIDs in that it inhibits the COX enzyme. 2. Relief of pain of muscular aches, rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains, arthritis on intact skin  3. Available in a cream and lotion  4. Apply to affected area as needed up to 3-4 times/day 
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What is lidocaine?
1. local anesthetics work by blocking the permeability of sodium ions leading  to ‘numbing’ of the affected area.  2. Cream: Apply 2-4 times daily  3. Patch: Place for up to 12 hours in any 24hour period 
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Examples of capsaicin heat products?
1. Capzasin 2. Zostrix
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Examples of trolamine salicylate products?
trolamine salicylate Natrucin T
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Examples of lidocaine products?
Aspercreme
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Examples of camphor cooling products?
Joint Flex
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Examples of cooling menthol products?
IcyHot Aspercreme Mineral Ice Bengay
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Combo products menthol and camphor?
Salonpas Arthritis Rub Flexall Plus Tiger Balm
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What are the side effects of camphor?
High doses can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, convulsions
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What are the side effects of menthol?
Sensitization may occur
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What are the side effects of capsaicin?
Can really irritate skin
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What is PQRST?
Palliative/Provoking Factor - Precipitating factors Quality Region - radiation Severity Temporal Factors
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What are the questions for Palliative/Provoking Factor - Precipitating factors?
What makes pain better/worse? What brings on the pain?
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What are the questions for quality?
Describe the pain
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What are the questions for region - radiation
Where is the pain?   Can you put your finger on it? Does the pain spread to other areas?
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What are the questions for severity?
Where is the pain?   Can you put your finger on it? Does the pain spread to other areas? How bad is the pain? (use assessment tools) Has pain changed your lifestyle? Do you have any other symptoms while in pain? 
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What are the questions for temporal factors?
How long does the pain last? When does the pain occur?  How long have you been experiencing the pain?
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When would self care be excluded?
High level of pain (pain score above 6) Pain that last greater than 10 days Pain that last greater than 7 days with a topical analgesic  Increased intensity or change in the characteristics of the pain  Pelvic or abdominal pain other than dysmenorrhea Pain with other s/s like nausea, vomiting, s/s of systemic infection or disorder Deformed joint, numbness or suspected fracture  Pregnancy  Children less than 2 years old  Back pain and loss of bowel or bladder control 
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What are some subjective considerations of muscle pain?
Previous treatment Behavioral/cognitive aspects Potential abuse for medications Functional disability caused by pain Realistic expectations Socio-cultural information Emotional response to pain Economic impact
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What is the objective assessment for muscle swelling?
Suggests inflammation or fluid on a joint May be acute (sudden) or chronic (continuous) Medications can cause fluid retention (Some calcium channel blockers/ estrogen/oral contraceptives/ Corticosteroids)
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What is the objective assessment for stiffness/range of motion?
↓ ROM from trauma, stiffness, swelling, or neurologic problems

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