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Arm / Leg Fractures
trauma causes muscle / nerve damage
immobilization
monitor decrease vitals for shock
closed reduction / open reduction
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
compressed median nerve
numbness, pain, burning
splints
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Compartment Syndrome
muscule pressure impairs circulation
distal pulse lost, edema muscle
fasciotomy
elevating limbs reduces circulation and increases pain
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Gout
uriate deposits in joints
uric acid levels above normal
bedrest
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Herinated Nucleus Pulposus
disk ruptures pulpous flows in spinal canal
ambulation pain, foot / leg numbness upper body
bedrest, laminectomy
assess neurovascular
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Hip Fracture
bone breaks, muscle spasms, hemmorrhage, ecchymosis
edema, discoloration
immobilization
maintain traction
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Osteoarthritis
cartilage degenerates in weight bearing joints
crepitation
NSAIDS meds
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Osteomyelitis
blood borne disease pus producing bone infection
pain, tenderness, swelling
antibiotic, iv
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Osteoporosis
brittle bones loss calcium phosphate salts
deformity, kyphosis
hormonal agents, vitamin D, calcium, protein
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NSAID meds
reduce platelet adhesiveness impairs coagulation
Isometric Excercise
pressure against stable object
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ALWAYS assess after procedure
Circulatory / Neurologic
Check Hypovolemia
from suspected hemorrhage
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