Respiratory Disorders
This condition is characterized by the presence of air in the pleural cavity, leading to lung collapse, and can be classified as either spontaneous or traumatic.
What is pneumothorax?
This genetic disorder, also known as brittle bone disease, results in fragile bones that break easily due to a defect in collagen production.
What is osteogenesis imperfecta?
This term describes the condition where a patient is unable to move voluntarily due to neurological impairment, often resulting in muscle atrophy and contractures.
What is immobility?
This term describes the loss of bladder and bowel control that can occur following a spinal cord injury, often requiring catheterization and specialized bowel management techniques.
What is neurogenic bladder/bowel dysfunction?
This complication can arise from a fracture, particularly in long bones, where fat globules enter the bloodstream and can lead to respiratory distress and altered mental status.
What is fat embolism syndrome?
This respiratory condition is characterized by a chronic productive cough lasting for at least three months in two consecutive years and is often associated with long-term exposure to irritants.
What is chronic bronchitis?
This condition results from a deficiency of vitamin D, leading to softening of the bones in children, often resulting in skeletal deformities.
What is rickets?
This term describes the loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs when muscles are not used for an extended period, often seen in patients on prolonged bed rest.
What is muscle atrophy?
This phenomenon occurs immediately following a spinal cord injury, characterized by the absence of reflexes and loss of motor and sensory function below the level of injury, and can last for days to weeks.
What is spinal shock?
This term describes the failure of a fractured bone to heal properly, which can result in persistent pain and instability at the fracture site, often requiring surgical intervention.
What is nonunion?
This condition results from the accumulation of fluid in the alveoli and interstitial spaces of the lungs, often due to heart failure or pneumonia, leading to impaired gas exchange.
What is pulmonary edema?
This disease is characterized by the excessive breakdown and formation of bone, leading to enlarged and weakened bones, often affecting the pelvis, skull, and spine.
What is Paget's disease?
This gastrointestinal complication, often exacerbated by immobility, can lead to severe abdominal distension and requires immediate medical intervention to prevent bowel perforation.
What is bowel obstruction or ileus?
This condition, often seen in individuals with spinal cord injuries at T6 or above, is characterized by a sudden onset of high blood pressure and autonomic dysregulation, often triggered by noxious stimuli.
What is autonomic dysreflexia?
This serious complication can arise from a fracture, characterized by increased pressure within a closed muscle compartment, leading to ischemia and potential muscle and nerve damage.
What is compartment syndrome?
This term describes the abnormal dilation of bronchi due to chronic inflammation and infection, leading to a persistent cough and large amounts of sputum production.
What is bronchiectasis?
This chronic inflammatory disease primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and eventual fusion of the vertebrae, often presenting in young adults.
What is ankylosing spondylitis?
This respiratory complication of immobility is characterized by the accumulation of secretions in the lungs, leading to impaired gas exchange and increased risk of pneumonia.
What is atelectasis?
This classification of spinal cord injury is characterized by the preservation of some sensory or motor function below the level of injury, often leading to a better prognosis for recovery.
What is incomplete spinal cord injury?
This serious complication occurs when swelling within a closed compartment leads to increased pressure, potentially compromising blood flow and resulting in tissue ischemia and necrosis.
What is compartment syndrome?
This type of pneumonia is caused by the inhalation of contaminated water droplets and is often associated with outbreaks in community settings, particularly in warm, moist environments.
What is Legionnaires' disease?
This condition is characterized by the progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle fibers, often due to genetic mutations affecting dystrophin, and is most commonly seen in young males.
What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
This term describes the pathological shortening of muscles and tendons due to immobility, which can lead to permanent joint deformities if not addressed promptly.
What is contracture?
This term refers to the abnormal reflex activity that can develop following a spinal cord injury, often resulting in exaggerated responses to stimuli below the level of injury.
What is hyperreflexia?
This condition can develop following a fracture, characterized by localized inflammation and pain, and can lead to a significant decrease in joint mobility and function.
What is complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)?