Family Health 1 - Unit 1 - Ch. 63

Front 1

arthroplasty

Back 1

the reconstruction or replacement of a joint

Front 2

bursitis

Back 2

(inflammation of the bursa) results from repeated or excessive trauma or friction, gout, RA, or infection

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carpal tunnel syndrome

Back 3

A condition caused by compression of the median nerve, which enters the hand through the narrow confines of the carpal tunnel.

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compartment syndrome

Back 4

A condition in which elevated intracompartmental pressure within a confined myofascial compartment compromises the neurovascular function of tissues within that space.

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dislocation

Back 5

A severe injury of the ligamentous structures that surround a joint.

Front 6

arthroplasty

Back 6

the reconstruction or replacement of a joint

Front 7

bursitis

Back 7

(inflammation of the bursa) results from repeated or excessive trauma or friction, gout, RA, or infection

Front 8

carpal tunnel syndrome

Back 8

A condition caused by compression of the median nerve, which enters the hand through the narrow confines of the carpal tunnel.

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compartment syndrome

Back 9

A condition in which elevated intracompartmental pressure within a confined myofascial compartment compromises the neurovascular function of tissues within that space.

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dislocation

Back 10

A severe injury of the ligamentous structures that surround a joint.

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Fat embolism syndrome

Back 11

Characterized by the presence of systemic fat globules from fractures that are distributed into tissues and organs after a traumatic skeletal injury.

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Fracture

Back 12

A disruption or break in the continuity of the structure of the bone.

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phantom limb sensation

Back 13

perception of sensations or pain in an amputated limb

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repetitive strain injury

Back 14

A cumulative traumatic disorder resulting from prolonged, forceful, or awkward movements.

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sprain

Back 15

An injury to tendinoligamentous structures surrounding a joint, usually caused by a wrenching or twisting motion.

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strain

Back 16

An excessive stretching of a muscle and its fascial sheath

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subluxation

Back 17

A partial or incomplete displacement of the joint surface

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synovectomy

Back 18

(Removal of a synovial membrane) is used a prophylactic measure and as a palliative treatment of RA

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traction

Back 19

The application of a pulling force to an injured or diseased part of the body or an extremity while counter traction pulls in the opposite direction

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subluxation

Back 20

A partial or incomplete displacement of the joint surface

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synovectomy

Back 21

(Removal of a synovial membrane) is used a prophylactic measure and as a palliative treatment of RA

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traction

Back 22

The application of a pulling force to an injured or diseased part of the body or an extremity while counter traction pulls in the opposite direction

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Complications of fracture healing:

delayed union

Back 23

fracture healing progresses more slowly than expected; healing eventually occurs.

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Complications of fracture healing:

nonunion

Back 24

fracture fails to heal properly despite treatment, resulting in fibrous union or pseudoarthrosis

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Complications of fracture healing:

malunion

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fracture heals in expected time but in unsatisfactory position, possibly resulting in deformity or dysfunction

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Complications of fracture healing:

angulation

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fracture heals in abnormal position in relation to the midline of structure (type of malunion).

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Complications of fracture healing:

pseudoarthrosis

Back 27

type of nonunion occuring at fracture site in which false joint is formed on shaft of long bones. It is a fracture site that failed to fuse. Each bone end is covered with fibrous scar tissue.

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Complications of fracture healing:

refracture

Back 28

new fracture occurs at original fracture site

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Complications of fracture healing:

myositis ossificans

Back 29

deposition of calcium in muscle tissue at the site of significant blunt muscle trauma or repeated muscle injury.

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Clinical manifestation of fracture:

Edema and swelling

Back 30

disruption and penetration of bone through skin or soft tissues, or bleeding into surrounding tissues

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Clinical manifestation of fracture:

Pain and tenderness

Back 31

muscle spasm as a result of involuntary reflex action of muscle, direct tissue trauma, increased pressure on nerves, movement of fracture parts

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Clinical manifestation of fracture:

Muscle spasm

Back 32

Irritation of tissues and protective response to injury and fracture

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Clinical manifestation of fracture:

Deformity

Back 33

Abnormal position of extremity/part as result of original forces of injury and action of muscles pulling fragment into abnormal position; seen as a loss of normal bony contours

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Clinical manifestation of fracture:

Ecchymosis/Contusion

Back 34

Discoloration of skin as a result of extravasation of blood into subcutaneous tissues

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Clinical manifestation of fracture:

Loss of Function

Back 35

Disruption of bone or joint, preventing functional use of limb or part

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Clinical manifestation of fracture:

Crepitation

Back 36

Grating or crunching together of bony fragments, producing palpable or audible crunching or popping sensation

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Significance of manifestations of fracture:

Edema and Swelling

Back 37

unchecked bleeding, swelling, and edema in closed space can occlude circulation and damage nerves (e.g. there is a risk of compartment syndrome)

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Significance of manifestations of fracture:

Pain and Tenderness

Back 38

Pain and tenderness encourage splinting of musculature around the fracture with reduction of motion in injured areas

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Significance of manifestations of fracture:

Muscle Spasm

Back 39

Muscle spasms may displace nondisplaced fracture or prevent it from reducing spontaneously

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Significance of manifestations of fracture:

Deformity

Back 40

Deformity is a cardinal sign of fracture; if uncorrected, it may result in problems with bony union and restoration of function of injured part.

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Significance of manifestations of fracture:

Ecchymosis/Contusion

Back 41

Ecchymosis may appear immediately after injury and may appear distal to injury. The nurse should reassure patient that process is normal and discoloration will leave eventually.

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Significance of manifestations of fracture:

Loss of function

Back 42

Fracture must be managed properly to ensure restoration of function to limb/part.

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Significance of manifestations of fracture:

Crepitation

Back 43

Crepitation may increase chance for nonunion if bone ends are allowed to move excessively. Micromovement of bone-end fragments (postfracture) assists in osteogenesis (new bone growth).