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Mus Culo Skeletal
Mus Culo Skeletal
Mus Culo Skeletal
Soh BSN-3B
The Vertebral Column
Classifications: Manifestations:
first degree/mild Pain
mild inflammation but little bleeding Change in the contour of te joint
second degree/moderate Change in the length of the extremity
tearing of muscle or tendon without complete Loss of normal ability
disruption Change in the axis of the dislocated
third degree/sever bones
ruptured muscle or tendon with separation of Diagnosis: radiographic studies
muscle from muscle tendon from muscle or
tendon from bone Management:
Immobilize the affected joint
Interventions: Disclocation is promptly reduced to preserve
cold (first 24-48hrs) heat applications (after joint fxn
48hrs)
activity limitations then exercise
Jessica A. Soh BSN-3B
Analgesia, muscle relaxant, and possibly Management:
anesthesia are used to facilitate closed
reduction Immobilization of the knee
- Immobilize joint by using bandages, Use of crutches
splints, cast or traction Anti-inflammatory agents
- Monitor neurovascular status Meniscectomy- thru arthroscope
- Exercise- gentle, progressive, active,
and passive movement FRACTURES
DISUSE SYNDROME
- Muscle atrophy and loss of strength secondary
to immobilization
- Prevention:
Isometric exercise (tensing of muscles)
without moving the part- done hourly
during waking hours
Other exercises: muscle-setting
exercise (quadriceps-setting and
gluteal-setting)