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Muscle Man
Possible findings/ Musculoskeletal System Assessment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name 6 normal findings in a musculoskeletal system. | normal spinal curvature;no muscle atrophy or asymmetry; no joint swelling, crepitation, deformity;no tenderness on plaption of spine; full ROM without pain for laxity, muscle strength of 5 |
| What is achilles tendonitis? | pain the posterior leg when running or walking |
| What is the cause of achilles tendonitis? | cumulative stress on achilles tendon resulting in inflammation |
| what is ankylosis? | stiffness and fixation of a joint |
| What causes ankylosis? | chronic joint inflammation (rheumatoid arthritis) |
| What is antalgic gait? | shortened gait with as little weight bearing as possible on affected side |
| What causes antalgic gait? | pain or discomfort in the lower extremity on weight bearing; can be related to trauma or other disorders |
| What is an ataxic gait? | staggering, uncoordinated gait often with sway |
| What causes an ataxic gait? | neurogenic disorders (spinal cord lesion) |
| What is atrophy? | flabby appearance of muscle leading to decreased function and tone |
| What causes atrophy? | muscle denervation, contracture, prolonged disuse as result of immobilization |
| What is Boutonniere deformity? | Finger abnormality, flexion of proximal interphalangeal joint and hyperextension of the distal interphalangeal joint of the fingers |
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