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Chp 63
Lewis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sprain | an injury to the ligamentous structure surrounding a jt caused b a wrenching/twisting motion. |
| Strain | excessive stretching of a muscle, its fascial sheath on a tendon occur mostly in the large muscle groups including lower back, calf, and hamstrings |
| DISLOCATON | Severe injury of the ligamentous structure that surround a jt. often results in complete displacement/separation of jt surfaces. |
| Compartment Syndrome | Condition which elevated intracompartmental pressure within a confined myofascial comparement compromises the neurovascular fx of tissues within that space. |
| Repetitive Strain Injury-RSI & Cumulative Trauma Disorder | terms used to describe injuries resulting from prolonged force, or repetitive movements and awkward posture |
| Repetitive Strain Injury-RSI & Cumulative Trauma Disorder Factors | Poor posture, positioning, poor workspace, ergonomics, badly designed workplace equipment, repetitive lifting of heavy workload s. sufficient muscle rest |
| Impingement Syndrome | Entrapment of soft tissue structure under coracoacromial arch of shoulder |
| Rotator Cuff Tear | Tear within muscle or teninoligamentous structures around shoulder |
| Shin Splints | Inflammation along anterior aspect of calf from periostitis caused by improper shoes, overuse, or running on hard pavement |
| Tendinitis | Inflammation of a tendon as a result of overuse or incorrect use |
| Ligament injury | Tearing or stretching of ligament, usually occurs as a result of inversion, eversion, shearing, or torque applied to a jt. Characterized by sudden pain, swelling, and instability |
| Meniscal injury | Injury to the fibrocartilage of knee characterized by popping, clickling, tearing sensation, effusion and /or swelling. |
| Hemarthrosis | bleeding into a jt/ space or cavity-disruption of synovial lining may occur |
| most common types of injury affecting musculoskeletal system | Sprains and Strains |
| SIX P’s | Paresthia, Pain, Pressure, Pallor, Paralysis, Pulselessness |
| CAST | temporary circumferential immobilization device |
| Sugar Tong Cast | Typically used for acute wrist injuries or injuries that result in significant swelling |
| Short Arm Cast | Used for tx of stable wrist or MTC fx, a circular cast extending from distal palmar crease to the proximal forearm |
| Long Arm Cast | Commonly used for stable forearm or elbow fractures and unstable wrist fx. |
| Body Jacket/Brace | Used for immobil |
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