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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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the disorder of connective tissue
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Symptoms of Rheumtoid Arthritis?
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Subcutaneous nodules
Warmth Tenderness Swelling on joints |
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Treatment
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Nsaids
Heat and Ice to affected joints Provide ROM, regular exercise |
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Other facts
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affects UPPER extremities(fingers)
autoimmune |
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Gout
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formation of uric
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Gout
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formation of uric acid in joints especially the BIG TOE. Body's inability to metabolize PURINE foods.
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Symptoms
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painful joints
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Treatment
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Allopurinol,Colchicine
Avoid NSAIDS Avoid Proteins=meats,seafoods,beans and nuts Avoid Alcohol |
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Osteoporosis
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bone deminderalizes, bone density reduction especially @ wrist, hip and vertebral column
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Treatment/Mgt
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Vitamin D
Calcium Supplements Increased Protein Dairy No caffeine Avoid Rugs Teach to avoid rugs |
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Meds Given
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Fosamax
Calcitonin NSAIDS Estrogen Muscle Relaxers |
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Amputation
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Part of body is removed
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Main Problems?
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pain,hemorrhage and infection
phantom pain |
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Treatment
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Focus: Restore mobility, focus on exercise and prevention
Place patient in prone position q 3-4hrs Limb stays flat on bed *limb must be elevated first 24hrs after surgery;this will decrease pain and swelling* |
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Symptoms of a Fracture
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disalignment
pain on hip and groin shortening of leg, cannot move leg |
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Russels Traction
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for adult femur@hip and knee
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Bucks Traction
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for femur/lower legs shaft with force pulling HORIZONTALLY
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Bryants Traction
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force pulling VERTICALLY. no butt should be touching mattress
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Reminders of Traction
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elevate
alignment weights and ropes freely hanging circulated checks encourage fluids -shouldn't touch objects/equipment |
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2 point gait
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walking gait
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3 point gait
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swing through gait
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4 point gait
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alternating gait
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