Bone/Soft Tissue Disorders
Strain
Fracture line extends entirely through the bone, with the periosteum disrupted on both sides of bone
Complete fracture
delayed healing of fracture
Nonunion
Caucasian, female, postmenopausal, sedentary life style
Risk factors
Joint bone ends deteriorate due to wear and tear
Osteoarthritis
Excessive stretch of ligaments from twisting motion
Sprain
Bone is splintered into 3 or more fragments at the site of the break. there is more than 1 fracture line
Comminuted fracture
a bone fracture has damaged nearby nerves and blood vessels, leading to impaired blood flow and nerve function in the affected area, potentially causing symptoms like numbness, tingling, weakness, or even loss of sensation in the limb distal to the fracture site
neurovascular compromise
condition where the upper back curves outward or rounds, giving the appearance of a humpback
Kyphosis
Age
obesity
excessive wear and tear
fractures
risk factors of osteoarthritis
Inflammation of the bursae
Bursitis
Break runs directly across the bone at a right angle to the bone's axis
Transverse
The invasion and growth of germs in the bone
Infection
a broken bone that occurs when a disease or other condition weakens the bone structure
Pathologic fracture
Systemic inflammatory disease that destroys synovial joints and other connective tissues. Can affect organs
Rheumatoid arthritis
Treatment for soft tissue disorders
RICE
1 bone fragment is wedged forcibly into another bone fragment. Can shorten the extremity
Impacted fracture
Small fat droplets released from bone marrow into blood after long bone fracture
Fat embolism syndrome
Calcium/vitamin D
Weight baring exercise
Avoid smoking
Prevention of osteoporosis
Cause of rheumatoid arthritis
Autoimmune response
Avoid this treatment because it will increase swelling
Heat
Oblique fracture
Increased pressure in limb or cast leads to decreased circulation
Compartment syndrome
Removal of old/damaged bone by osteoclasts and replacement of new osteoblasts
Remodeling
When a patient with rheumatoid arthritis will experience the most stiffness
morning