MUSCULOSKELETAL: Osteoporosis, Osteomyelitis, and Soft Tissue Injuries

A collection of flashcards covering the key concepts related to osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, and soft tissue injuries.

Osteoporosis

A condition characterized by decreased bone mass, making bones porous, brittle, and fragile.

Bone resorption

The process where bone is broken down and its minerals released into the bloodstream; in osteoporosis, this occurs at a greater rate than bone formation.

Compression fractures

Fractures that commonly occur in the spine due to osteoporosis, where the vertebrae collapse.

Vitamin D

A vitamin essential for calcium absorption, critical for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

Calcitonin

A hormone used in the treatment of osteoporosis, which helps regulate calcium levels in the body.

Osteomyelitis

An infection of the bone, often caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Debridement surgery

A surgical procedure to remove infected or necrotic tissue, often used in the treatment of osteomyelitis.

Contusion

A soft tissue injury caused by blunt force, characterized by pain, swelling, and discoloration.

Strain

Injury to a muscle or tendon characterized by pain, edema, spasm, and loss of function.

Sprain

Injury to ligaments and supporting muscle fibers around a joint, presenting with pain and edema.

Dislocation

A condition in which the articular surfaces of a joint are not in contact, causing pain and loss of mobility.

RICE Treatment

A method of managing soft tissue injuries which includes Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.