Treatment
control of inflammation, prevent systemic complications
Treatment goals for rheumatoid arthritis
incomplete fracture in length of the bone common children
What is a Greenstick fracture?
familial, overweight, excessive use or trauma to weight bearing joints
What are the causes of osteoarthritis
sing abductor wedge between the legs. Want abduction!!!
avoid!!!! adduction, hip flexion greater than 90 and internal rotation
What is the proper positioning following hip replacement
it is UNKNOWN
What is the cause of fibromyalgia
doxycycline for 1 month or if unsuccessful long term antibiotic therapy
Treatment for lyme disease
extends through bone
What is a Complete fracture?
post menopausal white or asain women, lack of exercise, decreased vitamin d , excessive caffeine intake, anorexia or bulimia, medications diabetes, hyperthyroidism, alcoholism, bone cancer, prolonged mobilization and smoking
What are the risk factors for osteoporosis
DO NOT GET WET, handle with palms while wet, avoid causing dents, monitor circulation, do not stick anything down cast
What is proper management of cast
petechiae above nipple line, hypoxia, cognitive changes, chest pain, muscle pain and rales
s/s of a fat embolism
bone protrudes through skin
what is a Compound fracture?
bone pain, limit weight bearing, fever and chills, swelling at bone, elevated wbc and esr, positive blood cultures
s/s of osteomyelitis
hold on stronger side and advance cane along with affected leg
What is correct way to walk with a cane
coils around bone
what is a Spiral fracture
bone splinters into many pieces
what is a Comminuted fracture
phantom pain,, monitor circulation, BLEEDING, anemia, self esteem, self care deficit, contactures, infection, mobility, edema
What are nursing problems for patient who had amputation done
break runs across bone
what is a Transverse fracture
bone fragment forcefully wedges into another bone
what is a Impacted fracture
fracture is slanted
what is a Oblique fracture