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muscular atrophy
muscular stiffness
& venous stasis--> DVT |
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| Hormonal control of calcium (not including PTH) |
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Hypocalcemia--> Increased Vit. D activation in kidneys--> increased Ca absorption in diet--> raised blood calcium levels
hypercalcemia--> calcitonin is released from thyroid--> osteoblast activation--> new bone formed & blood calcium levels decreased |
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P: idiopathic, systemic, immune-mediated attack on joints--> synovitis
S&S: stiff joints/pannus formation--> ankylosis; fever; inflammation of other tissues
Tx: no treatment, activity slows progression |
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"Wear & tear" arthritis: degeneration of articular cartiledge--> bone-on-bone
S&S: pos. x-ray, pain/crepitus, limited ROM
Tx: prevented with proper exercise, manage symptoms |
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P: Acute: sodium urate crystallizes in synovial sacs--> inflammation--> calcification
Chronic: repeated attacks--> tophus formation |
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| hyperuricemia, poor diet/exercise, alcohol abuse |
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Acute: monoarticular
Chronic: polyarticular
Pain, redness, and swelling |
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P: vit. D deficiency--> insufficient Ca absorption--> PTH cycle--> stunted growth vs. brittle bones
S&S: stunted growth, bowing deformity vs. pain, bowing, kyphosis
Tx: Vit. D replacement |
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| Cerebral perfusion pressure = MAP - ICP |
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