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Musculoskeletal
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Joint | Where two or more bones meet; allows movement |
| First-line treatment for joint issues | Start with physical therapy, then NSAIDs, before more invasive treatments |
| Bursae | Fluid-filled sacs reducing friction in joints |
| Immobilizers/Splints/Braces | Used to keep joints aligned and stable during healing |
| Figure-8 Ankle Wrapping | Provides compression and support by wrapping in a figure-8 pattern |
| Good Samaritan Law | Protects people who give emergency aid in good faith from liability |
| Hairline Fracture | Small, thin crack in the bone |
| Oblique Fracture | Diagonal break across the bone |
| Open (Compound) Fracture | Bone breaks through the skin |
| Closed (Simple) Fracture | Bone breaks but skin remains intact |
| Linear Fracture | Break runs parallel to the bone’s axis |
| Comminuted Fracture | Bone shatters into three or more pieces |
| Spiral Fracture | Break caused by twisting force |
| Segmented Fracture | Bone broken in two places creating a segment |
| Kyphosis | Excessive thoracic curvature; humpback |
| Lordosis | Excessive lumbar curvature; swayback |
| Scoliosis | Lateral curvature of the spine |
| Skin Traction | Uses skin adhesives/bandages for temporary traction |
| Skeletal Traction | Pins inserted into bone for long-term traction |
| Bryant Traction | Used for infants with hip dysplasia; legs elevated |
| ORIF | Open Reduction Internal Fixation; surgical repair using internal hardware |
| External Fixation | Stabilizing fracture with external frame |
| RICE | Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation; reduces swelling and pain |
| Ice Therapy | Used in first 24-48 hours for acute injuries to reduce inflammation |
| Heat Therapy | Used after acute phase for chronic pain and muscle relaxation |
| Sprain | Injury to ligament |
| Strain | Injury to muscle or tendon |
| Dislocation | Bone completely out of joint |
| Subluxation | Partial dislocation of a joint |
| Purine | Found in red meat, seafood; leads to uric acid buildup |
| Gout | Condition from uric acid crystal buildup in joints |
| Post-op Pain & PT | Administer pain meds before physical therapy |
| Neurovascular Check | Assess pain, pallor, pulse, paresthesia, paralysis |
| Thrombus | Stationary blood clot |
| Embolus | Clot or object traveling in bloodstream |
| Fat Embolism | Fat globules entering bloodstream after fracture |
| DVT Prevention | Use of blood thinners for immobile patients |
| Osteoporosis | Bone loss disorder common in postmenopausal women |
| TED Hose | Thrombo-Embolic Deterrent stockings to prevent DVT |
| TED Hose Use | Apply before rising, remove per protocol for skin check |
| Prosthetic Devices | Artificial limbs or joints for function or cosmetic purposes |
| Bursitis | Inflammation of bursae causing pain/swelling |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Compression of median nerve at wrist causing pain/tingling |
| Median Nerve Release | Surgical cutting of ligament to relieve pressure |
| TED (Acronym) | Thrombo-Embolic Deterrent |
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