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N474 ORTHOPEDICS PROBLEMS -ACUTE INJURY EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE
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Describe Acute Compartment Syndromeo It is an _________________________ ________________________.
o It results in the injury to tissues within the
________________________ ___________________________
(extremities).
o ↑ _________________________________ --> ↑
________________________________ - ANSWER o It is an
orthopedic emergency
o It results in the injury to tissues within the muscular compartment
(extremities).
o ↑ Internal swelling --> ↑ internal pressure
Describe Acute Injury Types: Strains - ANSWER excessive force-
stretching or over use to muscle, fascia, tendons supporting a joint
Describe Acute Injury Types: Sprains - ANSWER injury to ligaments
supporting joint
Describe Acute Injury Types: Fractures - ANSWER break in continuity
of bone; severe and present with greater complications
Describe Acute Injury: Etiology and Risk - ANSWER Aging
(osteoporosis)
Trauma, contact sports
ETOH abuse
Describe Acute Injury: Diagnostic Tests - ANSWER X-rays- different
views
CT fractures of hip/pelvis
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