Whats wrong with me?
A patient has red, itchy patches on their elbows and knees with silvery scales.
Psoriasis
This simple imaging test uses rays to look at bone
X-ray
For minor sprains or strains, this acronym outlines first aid care.
RICE
This type of fracture is a simple crack in the bone without displacement.
hairline fracture
This injury involves overstretching or tearing a muscle or tendon.
strain
A person reports sudden pain, swelling, and deformity after twisting their ankle during sports.
fracture
This test measures the electrical activity of the heart.
EKG
A fracture may be realigned and immobilized using this medical device.
splint
The bone is broken into two or more pieces and the ends are not aligned.
displaced fracture
This injury affects ligaments rather than muscles.
sprain
A patient complains of burning pain, numbness, and tingling in their hands and feet and they have diabetes.
peripheral neuropathy
This imaging technique uses sound waves to view soft tissues and organs.
Ultrasound
This therapy uses heat, massage, and exercise to restore movement and strength.
physical therapy
The bone pierces the skin in this severe type of fracture.
open compound fracture
Swelling, bruising, and instability around a joint are common signs of this injury.
Sprain
A person has a persistent cough with thick mucus, wheezing, and frequent respiratory infections.
bronchitis
A patient with joint pain may get this test where a needle is used to remove synovial fluid for analysis.
arthrocentesis
A patient with a bacterial infection is likely prescribed this type of medication.
antibiotics
This fracture occurs from overuse, common in athletes.
stress fracture
Pain, muscle weakness, and spasms after lifting something heavy point to this injury.
Strain
A patient has a butterfly-shaped rash across the nose and cheeks, fatigue, and joint pain
systemic lupus erythematosus
This diagnostic scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of soft tissues, such as muscles and ligaments.
MRI
Severe ligament tears may require this surgical procedure to reconnect torn tissue.
reconstructive surgery
In children, the bone bends and partially breaks
greenstick fracture
While both injuries involve soft tissue, this one connects bone to bone, and the other connects muscle to bone.
a sprain involves ligaments, and a strain involves tendons