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Type of fracture: along long axis of bone
linear
Type of fracture: multiple bone fragments
Comminuted
Type of fracture: at an angle to long axis of bonev
Oblique
Type of fracture: break forms twisted line, torque on bone, common in ski injury
Spiral
Type of fracture: across long axis
transverse
Type of fracture: partial break
greenstick
Type of fracture: through cartilage or growth plate
Transchodral
Fracture at distal radius
colles fracture
type of fracture: at distal fibula
pott's fracture
type of fracture: base of thumb
bennett;s fracture
what is the first step of fracture healing and what's teh time frame
fracture hematoma: 6-8 hours
what is the second step of fracture healing and what's teh time frame
callus formation (fibrocartilaginous callus then bony callus) takes from weeks up to 6 months
what is the third step of fracture healing and what's teh time frame
remodeling; several months
partial loss of contact between articular surfaces
subluxation
complete loss of contact between articular surfaces
dislocation
partial tear of a ligament
sprain
partial tear of a muscle or tendon
strain
is an inflammtion of a tendon, slow to heal, normal collagen replaced with weaker, disorganized collagen
tendonitis
lateral epicondylitis
tennis elbow
medial epicondylitis
golfer's elbow
inflammation of teh bursae
bursitis
inflammation of muscular tissue with subsequent calcification of the muscle tissue
myositis ossificans
breakdown of muscle due to severe muscle trauma
rhabdomyolysis
oxygen-carrying protein of muscle
myoglobulin
a disease in which bone tissue is normally mineralized but the density is decreased and bone lacks structural integrity
osteoporosis
causes of osetoporosis
decreased levels of estrogen and testosterone, decreased activity level, inadequate levels of vitamin D, C and Mg
disease that result in inadequate or delayed mineralization
osteomalacia or rickets
increased metabolic activity (excessive bone remodeling) manifested by disorganized thickened but soft bones, most often occurs in axial skeleton
Paget Disease (osteitis deformans)
bone infection, most often caused by staphylococcal infections,
osteomyelitis
represents a group of diseases which destroy the joints,
arthropathies
degenerative joint disease, atypical inflammatory process, loss of articular cartilage, resutls in formation of bone spurs
osteoarthritis
osteophytes
bone spurs
protoypical inflammatory joint disease; systemic autoimmune damage to connective tissue, primarily in the joints .
rheumatoid arthritis
symmetric arthritis, morning joint stiffness, swelling of soft tissue
rheumatoid arthritis
abnormal metabolism of purine nucleotides resulting in accumulation and elevation of uric acid in the blood and body fluids
gout
tophi
urate crystal granuloma
muscular symptoms arising from a variety of causes, some unrelated to the muscle itself
secondary muscle dysfunction
Physiologic contractures
malignant hyperthermia or McArdle disease, muscle fiber shortening, caused by heat illness or drugs, caused by failur of the calcium pump to replace calcium in teh SR
pathologic contractures
muscular dystrophy or spinal cord injury, muscle fiber shortening due to muscle spasm or weakness, heel cord contractures after spinal injuries and muscular dystrophy are examples
chronic non-inflammatory musculoskeletal syndrome, tender points,
fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome
reduction in muscule the normal size of muscle cells due to prolonged inactivity and muscular deconditioning
disuse atrophy
pure and simlpe shock, heart is not working (MI, ischemia, infections, dysrrhtythmias)
cardiogenic shock
shock: insufficient intravascular fluid volume from the loss of whole blood, blood plasma or interstitial fluid
hypovolemic shock
widespread vasodilation from an inbalance between parasympathetic and sympathetic simulation
neurogenic (vasogenic) shock
widespread type 1 hypersentivity reaction leading to vasodilation
anaphylactic shock
bacteremia, endotoxins and exotoxins cause the host to initiate a severe inflammatory process leading to widespread vasodilation and vascular collapse
septic shock
seriousness of a burn is detemined by its depth and extent of area involved what is a major burn of third degree and second degree
Third degree is over 10% or any burns on face, hadns feet or perineum, Second degree: over 25%
what percent is anterior and posterior head and neck
9%
what percent is anterior and posterior surfaces of each upper limb
9% (18% for both)
what percent is anterior and posterior surfaces of trunk and buttocks
36%
what percent is anterior and posterior surfaces of each lower limb up to the buttocks
9% for anterior 9 % for posterior or each leg is 9%
what percent is perineum
1%
type of burn: involves only epidermis, mild pain, and delayed blistering, skin function and sensory function is maintained
First-degree burn
type of burn: involves epidermis and parts of dermis. erythema, edem, rapid blistering, hair will reappear
second-degree burn
type of burn: skin function is lost, full thickness burn. loss of skin function and sensory function, white, cherry red, or black skin, severe scarring
third-degree burn
burns initiate a ____metabolic state (resetting of the hypothalamix thermostat)
hypermetabolic
cyclic, physical, psychologic, or behavioral changes that impair interpersonal relationships and/or activities, occurs in luteal phase
premenstrual syndrome
most common endocrine disturbance in the US, leading cause of anovulation. manifests as polycystic ovaries, infertility, hirsuitism, acne, thyroid disease, cushing syndrome, and often progresses to diabetes mellitus
polycystic ovarian syndrome
cysts that are common any time but usually associated with early and late reproductive years.
benign ovarian cysts
functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterus, associated with early menarche, infertility, frequent menstruations, pelvic pain, and nulliparity
endometriosis
what sites are involved in endometriosis
ovaries, peritonal surfaces, uterus, bladderm uterine tubes, and uterine ligaments.
absence of menstruation for three or more cycles or six months in women who have previously menstruated.
secondary amenorrhea
type of dysmenorrhea: not related to pelvic disease, excessive endometrial prostaglandin secretion during uterine cycle,
primary dysmenorrhea
type of dysmenorrhea: caused by underlying pelvis disease, PID, endometriosis, and adhesions
secondary dysmenorrhea
abnormal uterine bleeding from disturbances of the menstral cycle-usually anovulation. progesterone/estrogen imbalance leading to incomplete sloughing of endometrium
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
acute inflammation of the upper genital tract, often caused by sexually transmitted infections, purulent vaginal discharge, sever pelvic tenderness
Pelvic inflammatory disease
what fungus is usually the cuase of vaginitis
candida albicans
inflammation of the skin of the vulva and often the perianal area
vulvitis
inflammation of one or both of the ducts and glands near the vaginal opening
bartholinitis
palpable lumps in the breat that fluctuate with the menstral cycle, Types:cystis, fibrous and epithelial proliferative
fibrocystic breast disease
inflammation of the urethra without bladder invovlement
urethritis
fibrotic narrowing of the urethra because of scarring, trauma or untreated urethral infections
urethral stricture
penile foreskin is "too tight", can't retract foreskin form the glans of the penis
phimosis
foreskin is retracted and can't be reduced causing constriction around the penis
paraphimosis
"bent-nail" syndrome, slow development of fibrous plaques in the erectile tissue of the corpus cavernosa causing a lateral curvature of the penis during erection
peyronia disease
inflammation of the glans penis, usually from accumulation of smegma under the foreskin
balanitis
erection that last a long time or is permanent
priapism
"bag of worms" inflammation of the venous plexus in the spermatic cord. caused by inadequate or absent valves in the spermatic veins
varicocele
scrotal swelling due to collection of fluid within the tunica vaginalis. imbalance between fluid secretion and reabsorption
hydrocele
cyst located between the head of the epididymis and the testis; milky fluid and does not cover the entire anterior scrotal surface
spermatocele
failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum, caused by a developmental delay, mechanical factor, or a deficiency in gonadotropin stimulation. lead to infertility or neoplastic susceptibility
crytorchidism
rotation of spermatic cord, interrupts blood supply by twisting the arteries and veins, can be spontaneous or due to trauma or exertion
testicular torsion
acute inflammation of the testes, usually a complication of a systemic infection (mumps) or infection from the epididymis
orchitis
inflammation of epididymis, usually due to sexually transmitted microorganism in young males, can cause abscess formation and scarring
epididymitis
enlarged prostate compresses the prostatic urethra and cause bladder outflow obstruction. urination delay, frequent urination
benign prostatic hyperplasia
inflammation of the prostate
prostatitis
95% of prostate neoplasms are peripheral ____
adenocarcinomas
bacteria caused by a negative diplococcus, produces endotoxin and damages the mucosa of the uterine (Fallopian) tubes..(Neisseria gonorrheae)
gonorrhea
bacteria that is gram negative helical bacterium (spirochete), moves in corkscrew fasthion, organism rapidly destroyed by heat, cold, or drying
Syphilis
sexual transmission occurs through broken skin or mucus membranes coming into contact with an open lesion.
Primary syphilis
this stage is characterized by the systemic dissemination of the organism. lymphadenopathy, malaise, fever, pharyngitis, skin rash
secondary syphilis
this stage occurs 10-30 years after last stage. patients exhibit neurological, cardiac, and cutaneous involvement. large skin lesions, degeneration of spinal cord, meningitis, destruction of elastic tissue of the aorta
tertiary syphilis
gumma
large skin lesion
RPR
rapid plasma reagin: test for syphilis
bacteria. obligate intracellular gram negative coccus. exists as an extracellular elementary body. attaches to a receptor host cell and enters by endocytosis. manifests with purulent discharge, cervicitis, urethritis, prostatitis (chlamydia trachomatis_
chlamydia
painful blister-like lesions on external genitalia and genital tract. virus remains dormant in posterior root ganglion or trigeminal ganglion for a lifetime
Herpes Simplex
caused by HPV. appear several weeks to several months after contact. soft, skin-colored single or clustered growths,
Genital Warts (condylomata acuminata)
sexually transmitted protozoan parasite. causes erythema of the vaginal wall, discharge, pruritis, painful intercourse, and dysuria.
trichomoniasis
human itch mite. burrows into upper layer of skin and lays eggs. transmitted by direct contact. Intense itching and pimply rash
scabies
Phthirus pubis
crabs (crab louse)