A&P Review
Results when muscles are not regularly exercised.
What is ATROPHY?
The 3 most common presenting complaints of people with musculoskeletal conditions
What are PAIN, WEAKNESS, and/or loss of MOBILITY?
Softening of the bone related to low vit D
What is OSTEOMALACIA?
Treat osteoporosis; Take on empty stomach, sit upright, monitor creatinine
What are BISPHOSPHONATES (ALENDRONATE/FOSAMAX)?
What is a DISPLACED FRACTURE?
Cells that remove old bone (resportion)
What are OSTEOCLASTS?
The serum level of this mineral can be elevated in Paget's disease, healing bone fractures or metastatic bone cancers.
What is CALCIUM?
Diagnoses includes T-score less than -2.5.
What is OSTEOPOROSIS?
Treat OA pain; Max 3000 mg/day, monitor liver enzymes
What is ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL)?
What is COMPARTMENT SYNDROME?
Bone forming cells
What are OSTEOBLASTS?
CK-MM, LDH, AST, ALD
What are the major MUSCLE ENZYMES?
Resulting from joint "wear and tear"
What is OSTEOARTHRITIS?
Treat RA, a DMARD; infection risk, monitor CBC/liver function
What is METHOTREXATE and/or HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE?
Persistent altered sensory perception in the amputated body part
What is PHANTOM LIMB PAIN?
Primary minerals within bones
Calcium and Phosphorous
Imaging most appropriate for joints and soft tissue, such as muscles, tendons and ligaments
What is MRI?
Infection of the bone
What is OSTEOMYELITIS?
Treat chronic gout; monitor uric acid, liver/kidney function
What is ALLOPURINOL?
What is the ACL?
These joints are freely movable and lubricated with a small amount of fluid
What is SYNOVIAL/DIARTHRODIAL?
A health history should include assessment for these two common familial conditions.
What are GOUT and RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
aka: avascular necrosis
What is OSTEONECROSIS?
Treat RA and inflammation; monitor for hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, weight gain, glaucoma
What are GLUCOCORICORDS?
The assessment of circulation, movement and sensation in patient with MSK injury
What is a NEUROVASCULAR ASSESSMENT?