Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma

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contusion PSDE

soft tissue injury produced by blunt force

pain

swelling

discoloration

ecchymosis

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strain PSSEL

pulled muscle injury to the musculoteninous unit

pain

swelling

spasm

ecchymosis

loss of function

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sprain PST

injury to ligaments and supporting muscle fiber around a joint

pain (increased w motion)

swelling

tenderness

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dislocation

articular surfaces of joint arre not in contact, emergency with pain

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subluxation

partial/incomplete dislocation, does not cause much deformity

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Avulsion
A fracture in which a fragment of bone has been pulled away by a tendon
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Comminuted
A fracture in which bone has splintered into several fragments
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Compression
A fracture in which bone has been compressed
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Depressed
A fracture which fragments are driven below the normal surface
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Epiphyseal
A fracture through the epiphysis
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Greenstick
A fracture in which one side of a bone is broken and the other side is bent
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Impacted
A fracture in which bone fragments are driven into another bone fragment
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Oblique
A fracture that runs diagonally across the bone
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Open
A fracture in which damage also involves the skin or mucous membranes
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Pathologic
A fracture that occurs in diseased bone
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Simple
A fracture that is nondisplaced with no disruption of the skin integrity
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Spiral
A fracture that curves around the shaft of the bone
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Stress
A fracture from repeated loading of bone and muscle
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Transverse
A fracture that runs straight across the bone shaft
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factors that affect fracture healing IIMEIPMCAC

Inadequate fracture immobilization

Inadequate blood supply to the fracture site or adjacent tissue

Multiple trauma

Extensive bone loss

Infection

Poor adherence to prescribed restrictions

Malignancy

Certain medications (e.g., corticosteroids)

Age >40 years

Comorbidities (e.g., diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis)`

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compartment syndrome

bleeding can cause pressure in muscle area, becoming a tourniquet impeding blood flow

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5 Ps of assessingbrace, splint or casts

pain

pallor

pulselessness

paresthesia

paralysis

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complications with amputees PISPJ

postop hemorrhage

infection

skin breakdown

phantom limb pain

joint contraction