osteoporosis
What is the cause of primary osteoporosis?
What are genetic or environmental factors?
Most common symptom experienced by patients with osteoarthritis
What is swelling of joints?
This is the primary goal of any arthroplasty procedure
What is pain relief and improved joint function?
What cast is more commonly used, light, dries quickly and water resistant?
What are Synthetic fiberglass casts?
The primary goal of the surgical procedure when planning a limb amputation due to infection or non-viable tissue
What is preserve as much tissue as possible while eliminating infection or necrosis
The ability to move freely
What is mobility?
This weight-bearing exercise recommendation is crucial for maintaining bone density in patients with osteoporosis
What is walking or resistance training?
Lifestyle modification that one could do to lower risk
What is losing weight?
Contraindications for arthroscopy
What is infection in the joint and lack of joint mobility?
This fracture type is most commonly associated with pediatric injuries due to an incomplete break that affects only one side of the bone
What is a Greenstick fracture?
This post-amputation sensation causes patients to feel pain or movement in the missing limb
What is phantom limb pain
This musculoskeletal condition is excessive stretching of ligaments
What is a Sprain?
This diagnostic procedure is most commonly used to evaluate bone density in patients suspected of having osteoporosis.
What is dual - energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan?
A common non - surgical treatment for osteoarthritis symptoms
What are intra-articular injections?
After a hip arthroplasty, patients should avoid crossing their legs and this specific motion to prevent dislocation.
What is internal rotation?
This device immobilizes a fracture using external pins and a rigid frame
What is an external fixation device?
Nursing action that is essential to prevent the development of hip or knee flexion contractures immediately after surgery for a patient who has undergone a limb amputation
What is range of motion exercises and proper positioning including prone positioning several times a day
In the management of a third-degree sprain, this is the most appropriate initial non-surgical intervention for a mild case.
What is RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation)?
Essential nutrients for maintaining bone health and preventing osteoporosis
What is calcium and Vitamin D?
When performing a musculoskeletal assessment on a patient with suspected osteoarthritis you would likely observe what with their gait
What is limping (due to hip or knee pain)?
Refers to half of a joint replacement
What is Hemiarthroplasty?
This is the most appropriate action if the patient reports a 'hot spot' or increased drainage from under the cast in the context of managing a patient with a cast
What is inform the healthcare provider as these may indicate an infection or other complication?
This is the primary cause of upper extremity amputations
What is traumatic amputation?
This nursing action is crucial to preventing complications for a patient in skeletal traction with a halo device
What is handling the device as a single unit to avoid applying unnecessary pressure on the pins
This class of medications used for osteoporosis inhibit osteoclasts, causing decreased bone loss and increased bone mass
What are Bisphosphonates?
A patient is taking ibuprofen for osteoarthritis, what lab test is evaluated to monitor the effectiveness of the medication?
What is ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)?
A patient who underwent hip arthroplasty presents with sudden dyspnea, tachycardia, and chest pain. This life-threatening postoperative complication should be suspected.
What is a pulmonary embolism?
This complication is assessed using the five P's
What is Compartment Syndrome?
Procedure that allows for visualization of peripheral vasculature and areas of impaired circulation
What is angiography?
Loss of muscle mass and bone density begins at this age.
What is age 30?