Structure & Function
What is the primary mineral found in bones that gives them their strength & hardness?
What is Calcium
These are the bone cells that are responsible for formation of new bone tissue?
What is Osteoblasts
What is the number one risk factor for developing osteoporosis?
What is age
Besides relieving pain, what is the other major reason a total joint is replaced?
What is to restore mobility
Compartment syndrome occurs when increased pressure within this anatomical structure compromises circulation and function.
What is a muscle compartment
What is the type of joint found in the shoulder, which allows for a wide ROM?
What is a ball-and-socket joint
These specialized bone cells that are involved in the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue?
What is Osteoclasts
What is diagnostic test used to identify osteoporosis by measuring the bone mineral density at various sites?
What is a DEXA scan
What is main reason patients after a joint replacement are given Lovenox?
What is to prevent blood clots
The hallmark symptom of compartment syndrome includes pain that is described by this characteristic.
What is pain out of proportion to the injury
What is the term that describes a type of muscle contraction in which the muscle changes length while maintaining a constant tension?
What is Isotonic
These bone cells that are embedded within the bone matrix and maintain bone tissue by regulating calcium and phosphate levels?
What is Osteocytes
What are the two nutritional elements that can help prevent or manage osteoporosis?
What is vitamin D and calcium
What does SCD stand for?
What is a sequential compression device
These are two of the six "P's" used to assess for compartment syndrome
What are pain and pallor
What is term that describes a type of muscle contraction without the muscle changing length?
What is Isometric
This vitamin, essential for bone health, promotes calcium absorption in the gut and maintains adequate calcium and phosphate levels for bone mineralization.
What is vitamin D
What is the hormone made by the thyroid that helps with maintenance of bone?
What is Calcitonin
This is the range of motion a patient should avoid after a THA to prevent dislocation.
What is hip flexion past 90 degrees
The definitive treatment for compartment syndrome involves this surgical procedure to relieve pressure.
What is a fasciotomy
This type of connective tissue, found at the ends of long bones and within joints, reduces friction and absorbs shock during movement.
What is cartilage
What is the process by which cartilage is gradually replaced by bone tissue, lending to the formation and growth of the skeleton in early development?
What is Ossification
This medication class, often prescribed for osteoporosis, works by slowing bone resorption and includes drugs like alendronate and risedronate.
What are bisphosphonates
This action, commonly performed when sitting, should be avoided because it places the hip joint in a risky position.
What is crossing the legs
Left untreated, compartment syndrome can lead to this severe complication, characterized by tissue death due to lack of blood supply.
What is avascular necrosis