Amputations
This type of pain is experienced in the missing portion of the limb following an amputation.
What is phantom pain?
The initial treatment for a simple closed fracture often involves this, to immobilize the bone.
What is a Splint or Cast?
Osteoarthritis primarily affects this type of tissue within the joint.
What is the Cartilage?
This vitamin is essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
What is Vitamin D?
A laboratory test used to help diagnose RA.
What is Rheumatoid Factor (RF)?
A primary goal in the post-operative period following an amputation, besides pain control.
What is promoting wound healing?
This is the process of realigning the bone fragments of a fracture.
What is reduction?
Weight-bearing exercise can be painful for OA, but this form of exercise is often recommended.
What is swimming?
A bone density test used to diagnose osteoporosis.
What is a DEXA Scan?
Rheumatoid arthritis is classified as this type of disease.
What is an Autoimmune disease?
A serious complication following amputation, indicated by fever, redness, and swelling at the site.
What is an infection?
The 6 Ps of NV assessment are used to assess this complication of fractures.
What is compartment syndrome?
This medication class is often used to treat OA, but can have GI side effects.
What are NSAIDs?
Long-term use of this medication can increase the risk of osteoporosis.
What are Corticosteroids?
This pattern of joint involvement is typical in RA.
What is Symmetrical joint involvement?
This type of dressing is used post-amputation to control swelling and promote healing.
What is a compression dressing or sleeve?
This type of post-operative traction is applied directly to the bone using pins or wires.
What is skeletal traction?
A surgical procedure to replace a damaged joint, often performed for severe osteoarthritis.
What is an Arthroplasty (or Total Joint Replacement)?
This medication class is commonly used to treat osteoporosis and preventing bone resporption.
What are Bisphosphonates?
A medication category used to treat RA that can suppress the immune system and slow disease progression.
What are DMARDs (Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs)?
A common cause of amputation due to decreased blood flow.
What is peripheral arterial/vascular disease (PAD)?
This is a serious complication of open fractures, involving bacterial infection.
What is Osteomyelitis?
This type of injection into the joint can provide temporary pain relief for osteoarthritis.
What is a Corticosteroid injection?
Patients with osteoporosis are at increased risk for this type of fracture in the spine.
What is a vertebral compression fracture?
These are firm, observable lumps underneath the skin on or near the base of the joint in patients with RA.
What are Boutonniere deformities?