Musculoskeletal Case Study Handout Instructions: Below is a case study of a pati
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Musculoskeletal Case Study
Handout Instructions: Below is a case study of a patient who was in a motorcycle accident. Read the case study and answer the questions. Some questions ask for information not included within this lesson. Use your text, a medical dictionary, or any other reference material you choose to answer these questions.
Jamie Michaels was thrown from his motorcycle on a patch of gravel and was brought to the ER by paramedics. On examination, his right femur appeared to be fractured. X-ray studies confirmed an oblique, compound fracture which fortunately did not injure the femoral artery. However, there is a possibility of soft tissue damage in the area of the fracture. After routine blood work results showed that Mr. Michaels could tolerate surgery, he was taken to surgery for an open reduction. The fracture was secured with a plate and screws. A myorrhaphy was also necessary. The patient was taken to the recovery room in good condition.
Case Study Questions
The femur is also known as the __________ bone.
The term oblique means __________.
Another name for compound, as in compound fracture, is __________.
Open reduction for a fracture uses __________ to align the ends of the bone.
Because muscle tissue was damaged, a myorrhaphy, or __________, was done
On the Job Challenge Exercise
On the job, you will have to talk with patients and explain medical words to them. Give the meanings of these phrases
Closed Fracture _________________________
Closed reduction of a fracture__________________________
Green Stick Fracture____________________________
Spiral Fracture_____________________________
Hairline Fracture_____________________________
Kyphosis________________________________
Scoliosis___________________________________
Rheumatoid Arthritis__________________________
Rheumatoid Factor___________________________
10. Osteoarthritis _________________________________
Case Study Questions
The femur is also known as the __________ bone.
The term oblique means __________.
Another name for compound, as in compound fracture, is __________.
Open reduction for a fracture uses __________ to align the ends of the bone.
Because muscle tissue was damaged, a myorrhaphy, or __________, was done
Explanation / Answer
Answer:
Case Study Questions
The femur is also known as thigh bone.
The term oblique means slanting.
Another name for compound, as in compound fracture, is open fracture
Open reduction for a fracture uses open reduction internal fixation surgery and metal implants to align the ends of the bone.
Because muscle tissue was damaged, a myorrhaphy, or suture, was done
On the Job Challenge Exercise:
1. Closed fracture: A closed fracture involves break in continuity of the bone as a result of trauma, muscle spasm and does not penetrate the skin.
2. Closed reduction of a fracture: Closed reduction is a procedure where a broken bone is set without any surgery.
3. Green Stick fracture: Green stick fracture is am incomplete fracture where a bone bends and cracks but does not break completely into pieces and is usually seen in young children.
4. Spiral fracture: A spiral fracture is caused as a result of twisting force and occurs when one end of the extremity is fixed and the rest of extremity is in motion.
5. Hairline fracture: A hairline fracture is a small/minute crack in a bone and is usually induced by fatigue and repetitive activity.
6. Kyphosis: Kyphosis is a form of spinal deformity (unnatural curvature of spine) in which top of the back appears more rounded than normal.
7. Scoliosis: Scoliosis is a form of spinal deformity (unnatural curvature of spine) in which the spine has a sideways curve which is usually S or C shaped.
8. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease which causes stiffness, pain, swelling, inflammation and loss of function in the joints.
9. Rheumatoid Factor: Rheumatoid Factor is the auto antibody protein produced by immune system that attacks healthy tissue in the body and can cause inflammatory symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
10. Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a type of joint disease which is caused by breakdown of joint cartilage and causes stiffness and pain. It is most common form of arthritis.
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