FRACTURES.
What symptoms can manifest from a fracture?
Pain, Swelling, Brusing, Discoloured skin around the affected area, Inability to weight bear
What is Melanoma?
A highly malignant type of skin cancer that arises in melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment. Melanoma usually begins in a mole.
What is the definition of conjunctivitis?
An inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin vascular membrane that covers the front surface of the eye and lines the eyelid.
What is the inner ear composed of?
Cochlea
Semicircular canals
Vestibule
Common types of fractures?
Closed, Compound, Stress, Greenstick, Transverse
what are the signs and symptoms of melanoma?
• Asymmetrical skin lesion.
• Border of the lesion is irregular.
• Colour: melanomas usually have multiple colours.
• Diameter: moles greater than 6mm are more likely to be melanomas than smaller moles.
What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?
• redness of the eye and inner surface of the eyelids
• itchiness or grittiness on the eye's surface
• watery discharge (clear or purulent depending on the cause)
• pain or discomfort of one or both eyes
What is tinnitus caused by?
By a build-up of fluid in the ear canal
What are the treatments for fractures?
A range of splints, casts and may result in surgery.
Treatment for melanoma
Immunotherapy
Targeted therapy
Chemotherapy
Treatment for conjunctivitis
• Treat cause, eg allergies with antihistamine eye drops
• Antibiotic eyedrops if infective
• Good hygiene practices and handwashing
Treatment for Tinnitus?
Sound therapy devices (for example hearing aids)
Behaviour therapies
Medications