musculoskeletal
how long does it take to let a fiberglass cast dry ?
20- 30 minutes
how long does it take for a plaster cast to dry ?
24-48 hours
a disorder in which the body cannot produce enough insulin
what does BPH stand for
benign prostatic hypertrophy
to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor.
Kegel exercises
what is a compound fracture?
the broken bone has come through the skin
what is an open reduction ?
involves surgery to expose bone and bring back to alignment with nails, screws rods etc.
Type 2 diabetes is also known as ?
NIDDM Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Causes of infertility in women include: ( list 2 )
Age
have an STI
Endometriosis
health concerns involving the uterus
early menopause
cystocele
a prolapse of the bladder
what is osteoporosis most common in ?
older persons and postmenopausal women
what does osteoarthritis commonly affect in the body?
affects the weight bearing joints: hips, knees ankles, spine
common signs and symptoms of diabetes include (list three)
Increased thirst
frequent urination
constant hunger
unusual weight loss
blurred eye sight
Difficulty stopping or starting to urinate, frequently feeling the need to void, blood in urine etc, could all mean what ?
BPH
phantom pain
perception that the limb is still part of the body and this it is in pain
what does the pain get worse for osteoarthritis?
during the day
what is arthroplasty?
surgical replacement of a joint to relieve pain.
hypothyroidism what is it ?
an underactive thyroid gland; all body processes slow down
causes of infertility in men include ? list 2
poor sperm quality
history of STI
low sperm count
Osteomyelitis
inflammation or infection of the bone marrow.
what is the best cure for fibromyalgia ?
there is no cure
what does rheumatoid arthritis affect the most ?
the small joints: fingers, hands, feet etc.
individuals with Gestational diabetes are at greater risk for developing ___________ later in life
type 2 diabetes
roughly _____ percentage of couples will experience infertility
16%
a temporary measure used before surgery to help prevent displacement
Skin traction