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Pathology Exam 2 Soft Tissue, Joint and Bone Disorders
Soft Tissue, Joint and Bone Disorders
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08/04/2016

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Term
soft tissue strain
-grading
Definition
• First degree (mildest)
• Second degree
• Third degree (most severe)
Term
first degree soft tissue strain
Definition
little tissue tearing; mild tenderness; pain with full range of motion
Term
second degree soft tissue strain
Definition
torn muscle or tendon tissues; painful, limited motion; possibly some swelling or depression at the spot of the injury
Term
Third degree soft tissue strain
Definition
limited or no movement; pain will be severe at first, but may be painless after the initial injury
Term
tendonitis
Definition
inflammation of tendon
Term
tendinopathy
Definition
disorder of the tendon
Term
Soft tissue Sprains
First degree
Definition
little tearing, pain or swelling; joint stability is good.
Term
Soft tissue Sprains
• Second degree
Definition
broadest range of damage, with moderate instability and
moderate to severe pain and swelling.
Term
Soft tissue Sprains
Third degree
Definition
– ligament is completely ruptured; joint is unstable; severe pain and swelling; other tissues are often damaged.
Term
dislocation versus subluxation
Definition
subluxation does not come out as far, and usually goes back in itself
-dislocation comes out more
Term
compartment syndrome
-what is it?
Definition
increased pressure within a closed myofascial compartment (confined space) compresses nerves, muscles, and vessels
Term
compartment syndromes
-cause
Definition
trauma
infection
Term
rehab considerations for soft tissue injuries
Definition
-initially Immobilize- prevent further injury
-----Early mobilization--------
-increase capillary growth
-better repair of muscle fibers
-more parallel orientation of the regenerating myofibers compared with immobilization
-Initially adjacent muscles/joints
Term
Heterotopic Ossification
-aka
-what is it?
Definition
aka Myositis Ossificans
-Bone formation in non-osseous tissue
Term
Heterotopic Ossification most often occurs...
Definition
after trauma
Term
Heterotopic Ossification
symptoms
Definition
-swelling redness
-Loss of motion S/P surgery
Term
Heterotopic Ossification
diagnosis
Definition
-Radiograph
-Bone scan
Term
Heterotopic Ossification
Treatment-
Definition
-PROM, stretching , pain control
-surgery
Term
Rhabdomyolysis
-what is it
Definition
Rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue due to injury
Term
Rhabdomyolysis
-leads to
Definition
-High levels of CPK
-Kidney damage danger-
- injured muscle can leak potassium- hyperkalemia - disruptions in heart rhythm
Term
causes of Rhabdomyolysis
Definition
-Traumatic or muscle compression (eg, crush syndrome or prolonged immobilization)
-Exertional- (eg, marked exertion in untrained individuals, hyperthermia, or metabolic myopathies)
-Nontraumatic nonexertional (eg, drugs or toxins, infections, or electrolyte disorders)
Term

Rhabdomyolysis

-presentation

Definition
myalgia
Term
Rhabdomyolysis diagnosis
Definition
High CPK levels
Term
Rhabdomyolysis treatment
Definition
Dialysis
Rehydration
Term
trigger points
Definition
from Myofascial Pain Syndrome, from overuse or muscle stress
Term
Perpetuating factors of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Definition
-Mechanical stress (could be postural)
-Nutrition
-Metabolic conditions
Term
trigger point presentation
Definition
-Taut, palpable myofascial band that is exquisitely tender on palpation
-referred pain pattern
-Rope like bands (peas)
-Loss of motion
Term
myofascial pain syndrome
treatmenrt
Definition
-Injection saline
-Dry needling
-Compression
Term
how to break the cycle of myofascial pain syndrome
Definition
-Trigger point therapy
-Stretching (after pressure )
-Aerobic Exercise
-Treat the root cause
Term
osteoarthritis
prevelance
Definition
-Most common jt disease
Over age 65 ->60% men, 70 % woman affected
-46 million in US
Term
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Definition
An autoimmune disease with chronic inflammation and destruction targeted at the joint capsule
Term
osteoarthritis
-what is it?
-where does it originate?
Definition
-degenerative joint disease
-originates in the cartilage, then affects underlying bone, soft tissues, and synovial fluid
Term
osteoarthritis progression
Definition
-cartilage breaks down
-excessive mechanical stress on other joint structures
-inflammatory response
-sclerosis of the subchondral bone occurs as new bone is formed
-osteophytes form -> mechanical joint failure/loss of function
Term
immobilization and osteoarthritis
Definition
-can result in degeneration of articular cartilage, since it relies on loading and unloading for nutrition intake and waste disposal
Term
risk factors of osteoarthritis
Definition
-genetics
-overuse
-obesity
-poor diet
-joint irregularities/fractures
-smoking
-capsular trauma/restrictions
-muscle weakness
-systemic disease
-ligamentous laxity
Term
common areas affected by osteoarthritis
Definition
1. knee
2. elbow
3. hip
4. great toe
5. low back
6. shoulder
Term
osteoarthritis clinical manifestations
Definition
-bony enlargement
-limited ROM
-tenderness on pressure
-joint effusion
-malalignment
-joint deformity
-stiffness after periods of inactivity/morning
Term
osteoarthritis diagnosis
Definition
radiographs
history
Term
osteoarthritis treatment
Definition
-education
-weight loss
-medications
-strengthening
-viscosupplementation
-glucosamine & chondroitin
-surgery for microfracture or replacement
Term
osteoarthritis therapy considerations
Definition
-low impact
-QOL focus
-aquatic
-Patient education, joint protection
-strengthen eccentric for shock absorption
-closed chain exercises
Term
degenerative disk disease progression
Definition
-disk loses ability to absorb water, dries out
-less nutrition, waste removal, and space
-nucleus becomes thick, shock absorption lost
-disk weakens and tears
-bone on bone contact occurs
-osteophytes and lateral stenosis may occur
Term
degenerative disk disease incidence
Definition
5% of adults
Term
degenerative disk disease
-risk factors
Definition
-genetics
-age
-weight
-loading (occupational)
Term
degenerative disk disease
-manifestation
Definition
PAIN, GRADUAL ONSET
-Back Pain
-Radiculopathy
-Stiffness
-Distal weakness
-Dec reflexes
-Numbness, tingling
Term
degenerative disk disease
-diagnosis
Definition
-radiograph
-MRI
Term
-initial conservative treatment for degenerative disk disease
Definition
-NSAIDS
-physical therapy
-lifestyle change
-aerobic conditioning
-core stability
-
Term
conservative VS invasive treatment for degenerative disk disease
Definition
in the absence of neurologic compromise, -outcome the same 10 years after the initial incident
Term
invasive treatment for degenerative disk disease
Definition
-intradiskal electrothermal therapy (shrink tissues, decrease pain)
-epidural injections
-artificial disk replacement
-fusion
Term
rheumatoid arthritis
-incidence
-onset age
-gender risk
Definition
-1-2% of the US population affected
-onset between 20-50
-females are 3 times more likely
Term
stages of rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
1. healthy synovial joint
2. synovitis (reduced fluid, thickened membrane,inflammation)
3. Pannus formation (inflam., bone&cartilage erosion)
4. Fibrous ankylosis
5. Bony ankylosis
Term
rheumatoid arthritis
-effects on internal organs
Definition
-nodules form in heart, lungs, & GI tract
-inflammation accelerate atherosclerosis and heart disease
Term
rheumatoid arthritis physical therapy considerations
Definition
-never give traction
-use adaptive equipment
-watch for joint instability
-fatigue
-do unloaded exercise
-maintain function
Term
rheumatoid arthritis treatments
Definition
-physical therapy
-surgery (total joint replacement)
-meds
Term
rheumatoid arthritis meds
Definition
TO CONTROL INFLAMMATION
-corticosteroids and NSAIDS
-disease modifying antirheumatic drugs
-biological response modifiers
Term
ways to compare/contrast osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
-onset
-incidence
-Gender
-Etiology
-manifestation
-associated signs & symptoms
Term
childhood arthritis
-defined
-3 types
Definition
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, before age 16(cause unknown)
-Pauciarticular
-polyarticular
-systemic onset JIA
Term
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
-affecting 4 or fewer joints
Definition
Pauciarticular
Term
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
-affecting more than 4 joints
Definition
Polyarticular
Term
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
-Systemic
Definition
Systemic onset JIA (Still’s disease)
Term
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
-manifestations
Definition
-swollen joint
-Limping in a.m.
-Loss of motion
-minimized systemic effects (except in stills)
-Systemic onset Fever, skin rash
Term
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
-Treatment
Definition
-maximize function and mobility
-aquatic therapy
-anti-inflammatories
-immunosuppressives
-limit active exercise during flareups
Term
chronic inflammation of axial skeleton and some peripheral joints
Definition
Spondyloarthropathies
Term
pathogenesis of spondyloarthropathies
Definition
-chronic inflammation at attachments of cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and synovium to the bone
-leads to fibrosis
-cartilage structures replaced with bone, ossification and bony growth between vertebrae
Term
Ankylosing Spondylitis
-what is it?
Definition
Chronic Inflammatory arthropathy of axial skeleton & some larger joints
Term
ankylosing spondylitis
-joints affected
Definition
SI
Costovertebrals
Intervertebral disks
Spine (bamboo spine)
Term
Ankylosing Spondylitis
-incidence
-age
-gender
Definition
-1-2 per 1000
-ages 15-30
-men are 2 times more likely to get it than women
Term
ankylosing spondylitis
-treatment
Definition
-Meds- Anti inf,NSAIDS, Analgesic
-Physical therapy – posture, keeping the motion that remains
Term
ankylosing spondylitis
-diagnosis
Definition
-Diagnosis-MRI
-Clinical manifestations
-Lab Tests
Term
PHYSICAL THERAPY for ankylosing spondylitis
Definition
-Aerobic exercise (tolerable)
-No high impact
-Aquatic exercises
-No flexion
-Don’t over-exercise
-Stabilize
-Stretching
-Posture
-Reduce inflammation
-Pat education
Term
Gout
-what is it?
-symptoms
Definition
Metabolic disorder caused by elevated level of uric acid
-Joint pain
-fever
-Joint warmth
Term
GOUT pathogenesis
Definition
-purine breakdown creates uric acid
-too much->leaks into tissues
-crystals cause inflammatory response
Term
GOUT categories
Definition
1. Genetic- inherited uric acid met probs
2. Metabolic Disorder- Kidney malfunction, blocks uric acid excretion
3. Idiopathic- neither
Term
GOUT
-age
-gender
Definition
-50+, when kidney function declines
-90% men
Term
GOUT diagnosis
Definition
Urate crystals found in synovial fluid, connective tissue , cartilage
Term
GOUT common sites affected
Definition
big toe, foot, wrist, elbow
Term
GOUT treatment
Definition
-Allopurinol- decreases uric acid production
-Rest
-Diet changes
-nsaids, corticosteroid injections
Term
bone fracture causes
Definition
1. stress
2. trauma
3. insufficiency (normal stress, weak bone, e.g., osteoporosis)
4. Pathologic
Term
types of bone fractures
Definition
-transverse - clean across shaft
-oblique - diagonal
-spiral - twisted
-comminuted - shattered
-segmental - !
-butterfly - shark bite
Term
risk factors of bone fracture
Definition
-Trauma
-Age
-Poor health
-Poor nutrition
-Other disease processes
-Decreased physical activity
Term
stress fracture characteristics
Definition
-Repetitive injury
-Painful during activity
-Diminishes with rest
Term
Osteonecrosis
-aka
-what is it?
Definition
avascular necrosis - loss of blood supply to the bone
Term
bones at risk of osteonecrosis
Definition
--Bones with limited vascularity
Head of femur
Talus
Scaphoid
Term
Osgood Schlatter
-what is it?
Definition
Quad tendon pulling off bits of immature bone from the insertion-> tibial tuberosity
Term
Osgood Schlatter
-who's at risk
Definition
-8-15 years old
-boys 3 times more likely
-Flat footed
Term
Osgood Schlatter
-symptoms
Definition
- Constant aching of tibial tubercle
-pain with jumping, squatting, biking , hiking
-Swelling, tender
Term
Osgood Schlatter
-treatment
Definition
-Rest
90% respond well to non-operative treat:
-Stretching
-Patellar strap
-Strengthening
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