Musculoskeletal terms

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Justin  Lao
Flashcards by Justin Lao, updated more than 1 year ago
Justin  Lao
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Bursitis inflammation of the bursae
contusion Rupture of blood capillaries ranging from mild-severe to superficial and deep structures
Edema Fluid outside of a joint capsule
Effusion Fluid within a capsule
Kyphosis Curvature of spine similar to thoracic spine
Lordosis curvature of spine similar to lumbar spine
Q angle Midpatella to anterior superior iliac spine. Male = 13 degrees Female = 18 degrees
Grade 1 sprain Mild pain/swelling Little to no tear
Grade 2 sprain Moderate pain/swelling Minimal instability Minimal to moderate tearing of ligament
Grade 3 sprain Severe pain/swelling Joint instability total tear of ligament
Sprain injury to a ligament
Strain muscle tear
Tendonitis chronic inflammation of a tendon
Grade 1 strain Localized pain minimal swelling tenderness
Grade 2 strain Localized pain moderate swelling tenderness impair motor function
Grade 3 strain Palpable defect Severe pain Poor motor function
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