Conditions Of Ligaments, Tendons, And Joints

Front 1

Dislocation

Back 1

a bone becomes displaced; the two articulating surfaces no longer articulate

Front 2

Subluxation

Back 2

2 articulating surfaces in a joint separate

Front 3

When there is a dislocation or subluxation, there is typically what other kind of injury?

Back 3

Soft tissue and joint ligament injury

Front 4

Sprain

Back 4

when a ligament is stretched too far

Front 5

Strain

Back 5

When a tendon is stretched too far

Front 6

Grades of sprains and strains

Back 6

1) 1st degree is minimal
2) 2nd degree is moderate to severe
3) 3rd degree is complete, may result in joint instability, interfere with muscle friction, and required surgical repair

Front 7

Treatment for sprains and strains

Back 7

analgesics and immobilization, RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation

Front 8

When a joint is forced to move to a degree greater than the normal ROM, what may tear?

Back 8

Joint cartilage, tendons, ligaments

Front 9

The tear that occurs from a joint moving past normal ROM may be....

Back 9

partial or complete

Front 10

Avulsion

Back 10

the force of the tear completely pulls the ligament or tendon away from its attachment

Front 11

Severe sprains and strains are accompanied by...

Back 11

hemorrhage and swelling

Front 12

Neck and back conditions

Back 12

are very common and are classified as chronic and acute

Front 13

acute back pain

Back 13

typically caused by acute muscle strain

Front 14

Chronic back pain

Back 14

may last a lifetime and is not always supported by objective evaluation

Front 15

Objective findings can support the pain, some objective findings are...

Back 15

arthritis, fracture, metastatic cancer, spinal nerve compression

Front 16

Tendonitis

Back 16

inflammation or pain in the tendon

Front 17

Tenosynovitis

Back 17

when tendonitis occurs in the synovial sheath through which tendons slide

Front 18

Cause of tendonitis

Back 18

repetitive stress

Front 19

Where is tendonitis common?

Back 19

elbow, wrist, shoulder and knee

Front 20

Tennis elbow

Back 20

ligaments that attach forearm extensor muscles to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

Front 21

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Back 21

Chronic inflammation of the tendons and tendon sheath causing impingement on the nerves that pass through (medial n.)

Front 22

Fibromyalgia syndrome

Back 22

Some say a behavioral disorder, not supported by objective findings

Front 23

Syndrome

Back 23

a collection of symptoms

Front 24

Fibromyalgia characteristics

Back 24

Muscle, tendon and ligament pain, tenderness, and stiffness; fatigue, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, numbness, headaches, c/o swollen joints--CAUSING US TO NOT MOVE AND DO THE THINGS WE WANT TO!

Front 25

Fibromyalgia responds to

Back 25

exercise, antidepressants, stress reduction, relaxation techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy