Bone Diseases
It is used to visualize joint space, repair ligaments, remove loose tissue, take biopsy
for large joints (knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow).
What is a Arthroscopy?
This common form of arthritis results from the breakdown of cartilage in joints, often affecting the knees, hips, and hands.
What is osteoarthritis?
This common skin condition causes red, itchy, and flaky patches, often on the scalp, elbows, and knees, and is linked to an overactive immune system.
What is Psoriasis?
This repetitive strain injury affects the wrist and hand due to median nerve compression
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
A disease that is caused by a loss of cortical and trabecular (cancellous) bone.
What is Osteoporosis?
This autoimmune disease causes inflammation in the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and potential joint deformity, especially in the fingers and wrists.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
This chronic skin condition results in acne-like breakouts, flushing, and visible blood vessels, especially on the face.
What is rosacea?
most reliably differentiates myopathy and neurogenic muscle disease
What is muscle biopsy?
A PTA's role is to treat impairments caused by this disease, not the disease itself. PROM and AROM are indicated, progressing to AROM and stretching. Pt.is in a debilitative state, which makes it challenging to tailor therapy.
What is skeletal tuberculosis?
Symptoms may include fatigue, fever, weight loss, generally asymmetric joint pain and inflammation, and back pain. Can also affect multiple body systems.
What is Reactive arthritis?
A Stage 2 pressure injury involves this layer of the skin.
What is a epidermis and or/dermis?
Pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint, especially during movement, is often called this.
What is frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis?
A bacterial infection, often caused by Staphylococcus aureus, can spread to bone tissue through the bloodstream or open wounds, resulting in this painful condition.
What is Osteomyelitits?
This type of arthritis is caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints, often starting in the big toe.
What is Gout?
This potentially deadly form of skin cancer arises from pigment-producing cells and often appears as a changing or irregular mole.
What is melanoma?
This elbow pathology must be distinguished from ulnar collateral ligament injury and presents with medial forearm pain.
What is Golfers elbow?
This condition, more common in older men, involves the abnormal breakdown and formation of bone tissue, leading to enlarged and misshapen bones.
What is Paget's disease?
This chronic condition causes widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints, often mistaken for arthritis but without inflammation.
What is Fibromyalgia?
This type of burn destroys all skin layers and may require grafting.
What is a 3rd degree burn?
Type of atrophy that is only found in split Type 1 fibers. It is autosomal dominant.
What is Myotonic dystrophy?