Trauma
What is closed reduction procedure?
A slow-progressive, non-inflammatory arthritis disease of synovial joints resulting from cartilage damage
What is osteoarthritis?
Inspection, Palpitation, Range of Motion (ROM), Strength
What is the order of assessment for the musculoskeletal system?
Because of high risk for VTE in orthopedic surgical patients, prophylactic anticoagulant drugs should be given for 10-14 days. Name four common agents
What is (1) warfarin (Coumadin), (2) low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) such as enoxaparin (Lovenox) (3) aspirin, (4) a factor Xa inhibitor (e.g., rivaroxaban [Xarelto], apixaben)
Mirror therapy and virtual reality treatment reduce this type of post op symptom
What is phantom limb pain?
Surgical decompression of involved extremity
What is a fasciotomy?
A chronic systemic, autoimmune disease with inflammation in connective tissue of synovial joints, often marked by remissions and exacerbations
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
A lateral curvature of the spine
What is scoliosis?
Considering open fractures and patient immunization status, pts may receive this because of the risk of exposure to clostridium tetani.
what is tetanus immune globulin or tetanus and diphtheria toxoid?
This is key nursing focus following spine surgery
What is maintaining proper spine alignment?
Type of fracture that most commonly occurs when patient falls on outstretched arms and hands.
What is a Colles fracture?
This chronic disorder is characterized by widespread, non-articular musculoskeletal pain and fatigue with multiple tender points and believed to involve abnormal central processing of nociceptive pain input
What is fibromyalgia?
In addition to flexion, extension/hyperextension, abduction and adduction, the fingers are also able to this motion
What is opposition?
Probenecid and colchicine (combination) is used to treat gout and prevent gouty arthritis attacks by doing this.
What is removing uric acid from the body?
Surgery of choice for compression fractures which involves inserting a balloon into the vertebral body and then inflating it
What is balloon kyphoplasty?
Partial or incomplete displacement of the joint
What is subluxation?
A typical early symptom of Lyme disease is the development of this lesion occurring at the site of the tick bite within this timeframe after exposure
What is erythema migrans (EM) and what is one month after exposure?
This exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine is an expected finding in late pregnancy
What is lordosis?
These drugs inhibit osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and slows the cycle of bone remodeling which increases bone density. (therapeutic drugs in treating osteoporosis)
What are bisphosphonates?
Procedure that involves the reconstruction/replacement of a joint to relieve pain, improve or maintain ROM, & correct deformity. It is most often done with patients with OA, RA, avascular necrosis, congenital deformities or dislocation.
What is arthroplasty?
What is intertrochanteric?
Treatment of care of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the axial skelton, is aimed at these two primary goals
What is (1) maintaining maximal skeletal mobility and (2) decreasing pain and inflammation?
Two provocative "tests" when "positive" during the MS assessment may "rule in" the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome
What are Phalen's and Tinel's?
Methotrexate is usually the first medicine given for rheumatoid arthritis, it is in this class of medications, which is often abbreviated as DMARD
What is disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs?
If hemiarthroplasty of the hip is done by posterior approach, verbalize at least 2 measures to prevent dislocation when providing discharge instructions.
What is using an elevated toilet seat?
What is placing chair in shower or tub & remain seated while washing?
What is use pillow between legs for first 6 weeks when lying on non operative side or supine?
What is keeping hip in neutral, straight position when sitting, walking, or lying? crossing legs and ankles, putting on shoes and socks