Muskulosketal Truama

Carpal Tunnel

Nerve compression the wrists resulting in numbness and pain

Osteoarthritis

affects JOINTS; erosion of bone where bones meet at the joints

Osteoporosis

affects BONES; loss of bone density

Osteomalacia

Bone disease caused by lack of bone mineralization: results in deformity

Osteomyelitis

Infection of the bone

Gout

Form of arthritis caused by uric acid buildup

Foods to abound with Gout

Alcohol Seafood, Liver, soft drinks

Allopurinol

Antigout med; reduces uric acid levels

Contusion

Soft tissue injury caused by blunt force trauma

Sprain

injury to LIGAMENTS

Strain

injury to tendons

Dislocation

Joints are forced out of position

Fracture

Break in bones

Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries

R = Rest

I = Ice

C = Compression

E = Elevation

Reduction

Restoration of a bone to proper alignment

Fixation

Holding a bone in place

Traction

Using a pulling force to align bones

Casts

Used to immobilize bones with plaster

Compartment Sydrome

Pressure buildup of a muscle inside of a closed compartment

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