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Common orthopa edic disorders - Coggle Diagram
Common orthopa
edic disorders
DEFINITION
Orthopaedic disorders these are the injuries and diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system
Symptoms
Muscle pain
Numbness
Weakness
Joint pain
Stiffness
Swelling
Restricted range of motion
Warmth and redness in case of infection or inflammation
Swelling of the injured or diseased area
Examples
Trauma surgery
Spine surgery
Joint replacement surgery
Hand and upper extremities
Foot and ankle
Sport medicine
CAUSES
Acute or chronic trauma
Degenerative changes
Joints and joint structures can sustain wear and tear over time.
RISK FACTORS
Being overweight
Aging
Chronic diseases such as Diabetes
Playing sports and participating in recreational activities
Smoking
Using improper lifting techniques
Working in a profession involving the same tasks
PREVENTION
Maintaining a healthy weight
Quiting smoking
Learning correct body mechanism, posture.
Wearing protective equipment during the sports and recreational activities
Strengthening your bones with body bearing activities
Cross training with a variety of activities
Closely following your treatment plan for medical conditions
TREATMENT
Compressors
Ice
Physical therapy
Joint interventions
Nursing Interventions
Vital signs monitoring
Pain management
Assessing surgical sites
Assessing and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance
Providing a thoroughly patient reports
Nursing Diagnosiss
Acute pain related to edema
Redness for enhanced for self health management
Impaired physiological mobility
Deficit knowledge related to lack of information