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Lecture NotesLecture Notes
Classroom Activity to Accompany
Diseases of the Human Body Fifth EditionCarol D. Tamparo Marcia A. Lewis
9Musculoskeletal
System Diseases and
Disorders
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Seeing yourself as you want to be is the key to personal growth.
Seeing yourself as you want to be is the key to personal growth.
—Anonymous
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Common Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders
Common Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders• Pain• Tenderness,swelling
• Malaise, weakness, fatigue
• Fever
• Obvious bone deformation, including spontaneous fractures
• Inflammation• Stiffness • Weight, height loss
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Deformities of the SpineDeformities of the Spine• Description
• Lordosis: abnormal inward curvature of the lumbar spine, also called “swayback”
• Kyphosis: abnormal outward curvature of the upper thoracic vertebra, also called “humpback”
• Scoliosis: abnormal sideways curvature to either the right or the left
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Herniated Intervertebral DiskHerniated Intervertebral Disk• Description
• Nucleous pulposus leaks through disk wall into the spinal canal, pressing on spinal nerves
• Called slipped or ruptured disk• Commonly occurs between 4th and 5th lumbar or 5th lumbar and 1st sacral vertebrae
• More common in men
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Herniated Intervertebral DiskHerniated Intervertebral Disk• Etiology
• Spinal trauma from fall, straining, heavy lifting
• Intervertebral joint degeneration
• Signs and symptoms• Severe back pain; worse with movement• Paresthesia; pain in sciatic nerve • May be referred to as “sciatica”
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Herniated Intervertebral DiskHerniated Intervertebral Disk• Diagnostic procedures
• Sciatic pain with straight-leg raising test
• CT scan, MRI• Myelography• Rule out other causes of back pain
CT = computed tomography; MRI = magnetic resonance imaging.
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Herniated Intervertebral DiskHerniated Intervertebral Disk• Treatment
• Rest• Alternating heat/cold applications• Analgesics• Muscle relaxants• Microdiskectomy• Laminectomy if conservative treatment unsuccessful
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Herniated Intervertebral DiscHerniated Intervertebral Disc
Complementary therapy• Prolotherapy may be successful• Acupuncture and massage
Client communication• Tell clients to be “patient” with treatment
• Rest is essential but can frustrate client
• Refer to physical therapist
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Herniated Intervertebral DiskHerniated Intervertebral Disk• Prognosis
• 80% to 90% get better over time• Disabling pain after 3 months may require surgery
• Prevention• Proper exercise and correct lifting techniques
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OsteoporosisOsteoporosis
• Description• Metabolic bone disease affecting 10 million Americans
• Bones are brittle, porous, fracture easily due to decreased calcium, phosphate
• Women, over age 50, small boned at greater risk
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OsteoporosisOsteoporosis
• Etiology• Heredity• Longtime steroid therapy, alcoholism, lactose intolerance, hyperthyroidism
• Diet high in protein, fat; low lifetime intake of calcium
• Cigarette smoking
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OsteoporosisOsteoporosis
• Signs and symptoms• Bone fracture• Bone pain, especially in lower back and hips
• Diagnostic procedures• DEXA to measure bone mineral density• Blood tests• X-ray
DEXA = Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry.
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OsteoporosisOsteoporosis
• Treatment• Dependent upon cause• Goal: slow loss of mineral calcium, prevent fractures, control pain
• Calcium, phosphate supplements, multivitamins
• Bisphosphonate drug therapy• Physical therapy
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OsteoporosisOsteoporosis
Complementary therapy•Increase natural calcium substances
•Stop smoking•Avoid sugar, soft drinks, caffeine, alcohol, fried foods
•Vitamins B, C, D, magnesium, zinc, phosphorous may benefit
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OsteoporosisOsteoporosis
Client communication•Teach proper body mechanics•Nutritional support for beneficial diet
•Encourage weight-bearing exercise
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OsteoporosisOsteoporosis
• Prognosis• Fracture risk increases with age as bone mass weakens
• Strict adherence to therapy helps• Permanent disability is possible
• Prevention• Calcium-rich diet• DEXA screening for women age 65 and over
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OsteoporosisOsteoporosis
• A DEXA scan measures bone 1. mineral density
2. mass
3. ossification
4. mineral deposits
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FracturesFractures
• Description• Break or crack in a bone
• Closed simple: break with no external skin wound
• Open or compound: break protrudes through the skin
• Greenstick: bone is partially bent or split
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FracturesFractures
• Description (cont.)• Comminuted: bone is broken or splintered
• Impacted: one bone end is forced into the interior of the other
• Incomplete partial: fraction line does not include whole bone
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DislocationsDislocations
• Description• A dislocation or luxation occurs when bone is separated from the joint
• A subluxation is a partial dislocation
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Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis
• Description• Chronic inflammatory degeneration of joint cartilage and bone
• Most common form of arthritis• Occurs equally in the sexes until after age 55; then women are more at risk
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OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis
• Etiology• Unknown• Autoimmune, genetic, metabolic, mechanical factors possible; aging and obesity are risk factors
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OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis
• Signs and symptoms• Insidious onset• Deep, aching joint pain• Stiffness• Aching during weather changes• Crepitation• Minimal deformity
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OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis
• Diagnostic procedures• History and physical examination• X-rays• Bone scan• MRI
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OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis
• Treatment• Goal: minimize pain, inflammation, disability, maintain joint function
• NSAIDs• Physical therapy• Injection of artificial joint fluid• Orthopedic surgery in some cases
NSAIDs = nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis
Complementary therapy• Proper nutrition, stress reduction• Biofeedback, glucosamine, acupuncture, massage therapy
• Low intensity exercise, especially in warm water
Client communication• Promote personal care, adequate rest, appropriate exercise
• Physical therapy
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OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis
• Prognosis• Depends upon site, severity• Disability can be minor or severe• No cure
• Prevention• None known
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)• Description
• Chronic, systemic, inflammatory disease of synovial membranes of multiple joints
• RA destroys cartilage; erodes bone; deforms joints, causing immobility
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)• Etiology
• Unknown• Genetic predisposition• Autoimmune disease
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)• Signs and symptoms
• Insidious development• Malaise, fatigue, fever, weight loss
• Joint pain, stiffness• Swollen interphalangeal joints
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)• Diagnostic procedures
• Positive rheumatoid factor blood test
• ESR, CBC, x-rays• MRI or CT scan
ESR = erythrocyte sedimentation rate; CBC = complete blood count.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)• Treatment
• Goal: reduce inflammation, pain, joint deformity
• Preserve joint function• NSAIDs or DMARDs• Biological injectables• Surgical repair if necessary
DMARDs = disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Complementary therapy• Same as for osteoarthritis• 8 to 10 hours of sleep at night• Periodic rests during daily activities
Client communication• Provide emotional support• Recommend occupational therapy
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)• Prognosis
• RA requires lifelong treatment• Has no cure• Disease generally is progressive
•Prevention• None known
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Gout (Gouty Arthritis)Gout (Gouty Arthritis)
• Description• Chronic disorder of uric acid metabolism
• Uric acid crystals appear in synovial joint fluid
• Urate compound deposits (tophi) are in, around extremity joints
• Affects men more than women
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Gout (Gouty Arthritis)Gout (Gouty Arthritis)
• Etiology• Metabolic gout inherited• Renal gout caused by renal dysfunctions
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Gout (Gouty Arthritis)Gout (Gouty Arthritis)
• Signs and symptoms• Sudden, excruciating joint pain; usually in big toes, feet, ankles, or knees
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Gout (Gouty Arthritis)Gout (Gouty Arthritis)
• Diagnostic procedures• Identify urate crystals in joint fluid, tophi in joints
• UA• ESR• Differential (WBC)• Skeletal x-rays
UA = urine analysis; WBC = white blood cell count.
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Gout (Gouty Arthritis)Gout (Gouty Arthritis)
• Treatment• Rest, immobilization of affected part, applications of heat or cold
• Analgesics, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, colchicines
• Low purine diet• Drink fluids frequently
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Gout (Gouty Arthritis)Gout (Gouty Arthritis)
Complementary therapy• Abstinence from alcohol• Low-fat, high-fiber diet• Intake of bioflavinoids• Increase fluids
Client communication• Take NSAIDs with meals• Encourage increased fluid intake
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Gout (Gouty Arthritis)Gout (Gouty Arthritis)
• Prognosis• Good with proper treatment• Complications include hypertension, kidney stones, renal damage
• Prevention• None known• Low-purine diet, adequate hydration may lessen risk of gout
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Gout (Gouty Arthritis)Gout (Gouty Arthritis)
•Gout is characterized by ____ in the synovial fluid.
1. calcium crystals
2. urea
3. uric acid crystals
4. carbonate
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Sprains and StrainsSprains and Strains
• Description• Sprains: tearing or stretching of a ligament surrounding a joint
• Strains: over-stretching of a tendon or muscle
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Bursitis and TendonitisBursitis and Tendonitis• Description
• Bursitis: inflammation of bursa; commonly found in shoulder, arm, elbow, knee
• Tendonitis: inflammation of tendon; commonly found in shoulder rotator cuff, hip, Achilles tendon, or hamstring
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Bursitis and TendonitisBursitis and Tendonitis• Etiology
• Bursitis: caused by frictional forces, trauma, systemic diseases, infection
• Tendonitis: results from overuse, RA, postural misalignment, or hypermobility
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Bursitis and TendonitisBursitis and Tendonitis• Signs and symptoms
• Tenderness or pain upon movement of affected part
• Swelling, edema at site• Pain may interfere with sleep
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Bursitis and TendonitisBursitis and Tendonitis• Diagnostic procedures
• Clinical picture and history• CT and MRI• X-ray
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Bursitis and TendonitisBursitis and Tendonitis• Treatment
• Applications of cold and heat• Immobilization of affected part, analgesics, NSAIDs, local steroid injections
• Physical therapy or hydrotherapy to help maintain range of motion
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Bursitis and TendonitisBursitis and Tendonitis
Complementary therapy• Immobilization and rest of affected part
• Acupuncture, gentle massage
Client communication• Teach clients to avoid offending activity
• Impress the necessity for rest• Teach daily activity skills using decreased mobility as necessary
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Bursitis and TendonitisBursitis and Tendonitis• Prognosis
• Bursitis is good if treated promptly; can become chronic
• Tendonitis can become disabling if untreated
• Prevention• Avoid trauma, strenuous exercise, or overuse of joints
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Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome• Description
• Common syndrome compresses median nerve in wrist within the carpal tunnel
• Seen in individuals performing repetitive motion
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Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome• Etiology
• Overuse and incorrect use of hands and fingers causes inflammation
• Edema, compression of the median nerve
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Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome• Signs and symptoms
• Pain, burning, numbness, or weakness in one or both hands
• Inability to make a fist or grip• Pain may interfere with sleep
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Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome• Diagnostic procedures
• History• Decreased sensation to pinpricks• Positive Tinel sign• Tingling over median nerve• Electromyogram
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Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome• Treatment
• Rest of wrist, wearing splint• NSAIDs• Surgical decompression of the nerve through resection of the carpal tunnel ligament
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Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome
Complementary therapy• Yoga, relaxation techniques, acupuncture
Client communication• Information on posture; wrist rests; ergonomic keyboards; proper holding, carrying, lifting can be helpful
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Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome• Prognosis
• Good, especially with proper care and attention
• Prevention• Proper work place ergonomics• Avoid repetitive movements of the hand and wrist
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Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome•Carpal tunnel is caused by compression of the
1. median nerve2. ulnar nerve
3. radial nerve
4. carpal nerve
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Systemic Lupus ErythematosusSystemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Description• Chronic, inflammatory connective-tissue disorder damaging cells and tissues in the body
• Affects women 8 times more than men
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Systemic Lupus ErythematosusSystemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Etiology• Autoimmune response that is unknown
• Genetic, hormonal, environmental factors considered
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Systemic Lupus ErythematosusSystemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Signs and symptoms• Weight loss• Fatigue• Fever• “Butterfly rash” on face and neck• Skin photosensitivity• Joint, muscle pain• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea• Raynaud phenomenon
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Systemic Lupus ErythematosusSystemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Diagnostic procedures• Anti-DNA test is most specific test for SLE
• CBC with differential• ESR, serum electrophoresis
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Systemic Lupus ErythematosusSystemic Lupus Erythematosus• Treatment
• Dependent upon organs affected• Corticosteroids• Protective clothing/sunscreen to protect skin
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Systemic Lupus ErythematosusSystemic Lupus Erythematosus
Complementary therapy• Avoid cow’s milk, beef products• Increase green, yellow, orange vegetables
• Supplements with vitamins C, B complex
Client communication• Rest, low-sodium, low-protein diet recommended
• Heat for joint pain and stiffness
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Systemic Lupus ErythematosusSystemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Prognosis• Improves with early detection, careful treatment
• Poor if cardiovascular, renal, or neurologic complications occur
• Prevention• None known
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FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia
• Description• Chronic condition characterized by pain in the muscles, ligaments, tendons, muscle tenderness, and constant fatigue
• Women are 80% more likely than men to develop this condition
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FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia
• Etiology• Unknown, though genetics may be a factor
• There may be an increase in pain signals to the brain
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FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia
• Signs and symptoms• Pain begins as a dull muscle ache• Tender points develop• Exhaustion due to lack of restful sleep
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FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia
• Diagnostic procedures• Physical examination showing widespread pain lasting 3 months at 11 out of 18 possible tender points
• CBC, ESR, thyroid function
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FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia
• Treatment• Goal is reduction of pain and to improve sleep
• Analgesics, antidepressants, antiseizure medications
• The drug milnacipran
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FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia
Complementary therapy• Acupuncture, massage, chiropractic• Yoga, meditation, low impact exercise
Client communication• Advise that healthy diet, reduction of stress, and adequate sleep can help alleviate symptoms
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FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia
• Prognosis• Chronic condition• Dependent on response to treatment
• Prevention• None known
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FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia
• Fibromyalgia begins as 1. sharp muscle pain
2. dull muscle aches
3. widespread pain
4. muscle weakness
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