1 Alterations in the Musculoskeletal System NURS 142 ADN Program 2 Musculoskeletal System Normal structure – Tissues • Cartilage • Ligaments/tendons • Fascia A flat band of tissue below the skin that covers the underlying tissues and separates different layers of tissue. Fascia encloses muscles • Bursa A closed fluid-filled sac that functions to provide a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body – Bones – Muscles – Joints Function – Support – Protection – Movement – Mineral storage – Hematopoiesis The production of all types of blood cells 3 Bone Structure & Development Growth zone for longitudinal growth in children- Epiphyseal plate Disruption plate can result in threat to growth Longitudinal growth continues to approx age 20 Continuous process of bone remodeling Osteoblasts = builders = deposition of new bone Osteoclasts = removal of old bone = resorption
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Alterations in the MusculoskeletalSystem
NURS 142
ADN Program
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Musculoskeletal SystemNormal structure– Tissues
• Cartilage• Ligaments/tendons• Fascia A flat band of tissue below the
skin that covers the underlying tissuesand separates different layers oftissue. Fascia encloses muscles
• Bursa A closed fluid-filled sac thatfunctions to provide a gliding surfaceto reduce friction between tissues ofthe body
– Bones– Muscles– Joints
Function– Support– Protection– Movement– Mineral storage– Hematopoiesis
The production ofall types of bloodcells
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Bone Structure& Development
Growth zone for longitudinal growth in children-Epiphyseal plate
Disruption plate can result in threat to growth
Longitudinal growth continues to approx age 20
Continuous process of bone remodeling
Osteoblasts = builders = deposition of newbone
Osteoclasts = removal of old bone =resorption
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JointsDIARTHROTIC
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Ligaments attach bone to bone– joint stability
Tendons attach muscle tobone – joint movement
Fibrous tissue – low bloodsupply
Cartilage - avascular
Normal Diarthrodial Joint (Freely movable)
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Factors Influencing MS Health
Age– High growth rate Infant– Toddler – lordosis up to age 5-6 high
risk for injury due to falls, MVA – Infant& child car seats
– Infant and children’s bones are porousand less dense than adult’s. Untilpuberty bones are soft and more easilybent and fractured.
School age – 10-13 – growth spurtSeniors – decreased activityEnvironment– Job– Sun exposure– Activity
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Risk Factors for Alterations inMusculoskeletal Health
History
– Injuries
– Family history
– Medical conditions
• Metabolic alterations
• Gastrectomy
• Renal tubular necrosis conditioninvolving the death of tubularcells that form the tubule thattransports urine to the ureters
• Hypoparathyroidism
– Surgery
Gender: postmenopausal female –osteoporosis. men - gout
– ESR: elevated with inflammation as well as C-reative protein
– RF: non-specific found in connective tissue disease
– ANA: Anti-nuclear antibodies. Positive in 95% of patients withrheumatoid arthritis
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Diagnostics - Visualizations
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Diagnostics - Visualizations
X-rayCT: soft tissue & bonyabnormalities
MRI: helpful in identifyingabnormalities of cartilage andsoft tissue surrounding joints
Bone scan: injection ofradioisotope taken up bybones – degree of uptakerelated to blood flow.
Biopsy
Arthrogram: injection of contrastmedium in to joint cavityArthroscopy direct visualizationArthrocentesis: like arthrogram– synovial fluidElectromyogram (EMG):primary muscle diseaseBone Mass Measurements -Dual-energy x-rayabsorptiometry (DEXA) – fast,precise, low-dose of radiationmeasures bone density forosteoporosis
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Etiology of Injuries
Be alert and be aware of theenvironment.
The causes of musculoskeletal injuriesare variable.
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Health Alterations –SoftTissue Injuries
Strains/sprains– Sprain – ligament injury due to
wrenching or twisting movement– Strain – stretching of muscle/fascia –
acute may involve partial or completerupture of muscle
Elevation) plus NSAIDs (nonsteroidalanti-inflammatory drugs) program, whichmay include a knee brace forcompression and added stability, or aphysical therapy regimen
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Health Alterations –Soft TissueInjuries
Dislocation/subluxation-partial dislocation
First Assess - inspectiondue to ligament injury – displacement ofarticular surface of jointsmay be congenital – check infant forsymmetrical gluteal foldsInspection – asymmetry of musculoskeletalcontour, local pain, tenderness, loss offunction, shortening of affected extremityDevelopmental dysplasia of hip disloc orsublux 1-2/1000 births girls> boys. Asymmetryof gluteal foldsCultural – > incidence with use of cradleboards or traditional swaddled – Native American
Carrying infants on hip or back withlegs abducted - Korean, Chinese,and some African groups - seldomaffected
Infants to 3 months- Pavlik harnessworn for hip reduction
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysisduring adolescent growth spurt.Limp, pain, loss of joint motiontraction or surgery most follow-upuntil epiphyseal plates closed
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Soft TissueInjuries
Rotator cuff tears -muscles and tendons inshoulderLigament injuriesMeniscus injuries -Injuries to the crescent-shaped cartilage padsbetween the two jointsformed by the femur (thethigh bone) and the tibia(the shin bone). 2menisci are easilyinjured by the force ofrotating the knee whilebearing weightRepetitive motioninjuries
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Herniated Nucleus pulposusCommon cause of acute &chronic low back pain.
Degenerative disk diseaseleads to intervetebralnarrowing & decreasedefficiency of the “shockabsorbing” affects of the disks
Risk factors for low back pain– undue strain, osteoarthritis,obesity, smoking, stress,prolonged periods of sitting
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Osteomyelitis•Direct or indirect invasion ofmicroorganisms (Staph A)
•Bacteria lodge & grow – increasepressure – ischemia and vascularcompromise – sequestration = infectedisland of bone.
•Chronic if persists for more than 4 weeks
•Vigorous I.V. antibiotic treatment –surgical debridement – immobilization –prone to pathologic fractures – handlewith care
•Discharge teaching - Extremelyimportant complete course of antibiotics
First assessneurovascular statusdistal to the injury
Reduction(alignment)– Open - surgical
– Closed – manipulationor traction
Immobilization– Skeletal or skin
traction
– External fixator
– Cast
– Splint
– Brace
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Healing Process of Fractures
Hematoma formation
Fibrous network
Osteoblasts – collagen –calcium deposition
Callus formation
Ossification –consolidation- remodeling
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Know how to set up & evaluateEquipment
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Immobilization With Traction
Skeletal– Weight – 5 – 45#
– Pins
– Skin care
General– Ropes & pulleys in straight
alignment
– Extremity in straight alignment
– Knots not touching pulleys
– Weights hang freely
Countertraction
Traction
Proximalfragment
Distalfragment
Fracture
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Immobilizationwith Casts
Drying - Use palm of hands, heat productionAssess- CSM, skin at cast edgesTeach -Elevation, ice @ fracture site for 24 hrs.,keep cast dry, no foreign objects, exercise jointsabove & below the cast, elevate extremityCasts early ambulation; X-rays without removingAfter 48 hours – walking heel added to plastercast – immediately after synthetic typesBody jacket & hip spica – cast syndrome due tocompression of duodenum against themesenteric artery– abd pain, N&V, check BS turnq2h – do not use bar on double hip spica to turnHip spica – commonly used for femur fractures inchildrenFrequent recasting required for infants due torapid growth
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Hip Fracture – Internal FixationORIF (open reduc internal fixation)
OsteomyelitisVenous thrombosisFat embolism– Long bones & pelvis– Bone marrow or
catecholamine action– S & S
• 48 hours post fracture• Respiratory/Cardiac
signs• Petechiae – neck,
anterior chest wall,conjuctiva
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Muscular Dystrophy
MD Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrPnmgs4rHMGenetic - malesMuscle fiber degeneration and muscle wastingProgressive weakness & muscle deformitySigns & symptoms– Generalized muscle weakness– Gower’s maneuver indicates weakness of the lower limb. Use
hands and arms to "walk" up his own body from asquatting position due to lack of hip and thigh musclestrength.
– Deficiency of dystrophin –muscle protein (muscle biopsy)Management - supportive, ROM, PT
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Medical Management
Medications
Nutrition
Immobilization
Rest
Exercise– Active/passive
– Isometric
– Isotonic
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EXERCISE
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Medical Management
Medications
Nutrition
Immobilization
Rest
Exercise– Active/passive
– Isometric
– Isotonic
Cold– Vasoconstriction edema
– Nerve transmission pain
– Conduction velocity muscle spasm
Heat– Edema
– Comfort
Heat and cold: Never continuous – 20-30minutes with 10-15 minute breaks
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Medical Management
Closed Reduction
Assistive devices
Special beds &
frames
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Surgical ManagementOsteotomyArthrodesisORIFTotal hip, knee replacements– Special restrictions– Special goals knee exercises to
achieve and maintain 90 degreeflexion
Total hip ROM restrictions –adduction, flexion >60 degree, internalrotation . Remember ROM touninvolved extremities. Promotemuscle strength – quadriceps-settingexercises – ie. Push knee down intomattress
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Surgical Management
OsteotomyArthrodesisORIFTotal hip, kneereplacements– Special restrictions– Special goals
Amputations– Assessment– Support measures– Psychosocial
implications– Amputations –
loss/grief process –encourage to talkabout concerns
Altered nutrition: < or > than body requirementsAlteration in comfortRisk for infectionImpaired physical mobilityAltered health maintenanceSocial isolationBody image disturbanceRisk for injury
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Outcomes
Adequate nutrition
Vital signs WNL
CSM WNL
Mobility/ ROM
Decreased pain
Normal elimination pattern
Understanding of disease process
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Nursing Interventions & DischargePlanning
AssessSupportTeach– Diet– Medications– Assistive devices can relieve
pressure on joints and promotemobility
– Safety - follow strenuous exercisewith a cool-down period beforerelaxing. Stretching and warm-upexercises are an important part ofthe exercise routine
– Pain managementReferral
Community resources
Teach & evaluateactivities (return demo)
Coordinate home care
S & S to report
Medication usage
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Legal & Ethical Issues
Pain control management
Use of cadaver bones, ligaments
Autonomy
Confidentiality
Beneficience
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Keep on Moving those jointsand muscles!
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That’s all folks!
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Interactive Study Guide1.A 23-year-old college student has an open fracture of the left leg from a motor
vehicle accident (MVA). Following reduction of the fracture and suturing of thelaceration, the physician applied a long leg cast and admitted her to the nursingunit. During a routine assessment of her cast, she complains that her foot iscool and numb. What would you do?
• 2. 24 hours later, the same college student complains of pain unrelievedwith analgesics that had been effective earlier. Her foot is cold, capillary refill is> 3 seconds, pain on passive movement of her toes, and there is markedincrease in swelling. What would you do? Why?
• 3. What would you teach a patient about cast care in preparation fordischarge?
• 4. Mrs. K has had a right total hip replacement. She asks you to review thepositions and movements she should avoid. What will you tell her? Are thereany exercises she should perform?
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• 5. Mrs. Heberden has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the hip. Oh,no! That’s terrible! she exclaims. My neighbor had arthritis and her bloodvessels got inflamed as well as her joints. She died from a heart problemcaused by her arthritis. What does she need to know?
• 6. Mrs. Norman has rheumatoid arthritis and is so stiff in the morningthat she cannot prepare her husband’s breakfast before he leaves for work.She feels worthless because she is unable to fix his breakfast. Can you helpher?
• 7. Eighteen hours after a compound fracture of the femur, a patient whohad been lucid and stable suddenly becomes restless and confused withrapid respirations, tachycardia, and has petechiae on the anterior chest &neck. What is this patient’s predominant physiological need? What do youbelieve is happening? What is this patient’s primary physiological need?Why?
• 8. What are the five P’s that remind us of the necessary assessment fora patient who has a cast?
• 9. Avascular necrosis of bone most commonly occurs at the _________of the ___________.
• 10. The process of fitting a fracture together is called __________ .• 11. Immediate application of cold to an injury may minimize _________,
while immediate application of heat may promote ___________
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.• 12. An elastic bandage used to immobilize a strained ankle should be
re-wrapped every ___ hours to check the condition of the skin; the bandagemust be tight enough to provide __________ but no so tight as to impair______________.
• 13. Casts are applied to immobilize the joints ______ and _______ thefractured bone; this prevents __________ at the site of the fracture.
• 14. Systemic manifestations of adult and juvenile______________________ may include vasculitis, renal, and cardiacdysfunction.
• 15. A man who has gout needs to know that the medications____________ and ___________ may cause ______________, which willworsen the gout. In addition he should drink at least __________ml fluidsdaily to protect his kidneys.
• 16. List three positions/movements of the operative hip joint to avoidafter hip replacement.
• 17. Brian, a14 year-old-boy, has been treated for a slipped capitalfemoral epiphysis. He asks when he will be finished with follow-up care.What will you tell him and why?
• 18. A taxi driver has been unable to work for weeks because he fracturedhis right ankle. He is behind in his rent. When the cast was removed today,delayed union was diagnosed. He is frowning and biting his lip. One of yournursing diagnosis might be:
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Evaluate your care: For each of the nursingdiagnosis below, list at least two outcome criteria foruse in evaluation of your nursing care.
• Diagnosis: Pain related to inflammation and muscle spasmOutcome:Outcome:
• Diagnosis: Impaired mobility related to joint stiffnessOutcome:Outcome:
• Diagnosis: Risk for injury related to improper use of crutches,unsteady gait.
Outcome:Outcome:
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Use the clues provided to complete this exercise. Oneletter goes in each blank
• 1. _ _ _ _ _ _ O _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _• 2. _ S _ _ _ _ _ _• 3. _ _ _ _ T _• 4. _ E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _• 5. _ _ _ O _ _ _ _ _ _• 6. _ _ P _ _ _ _ _• 7. _ _ _ _ O _ _ _ _ _• 8. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S• 9. _ _ _ _ I _ _• 10. _ _ _ _ _ _ S _• 1. Long term use of this common group of medications is a frequent
cause of osteoporosis.• 2. A decrease in this hormone after menopause is considered to be
an important etiological factor in postmenopausal osteoporosis.• 3. Measures to promote are very important in both
hospitalized and non-hospitalized persons with osteoporosis.• 4. Osteoporosis occurs when bone ______________ occurs faster
than bone formation.
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• 5. ________ promotes osteoporosis by reducing thestimuli to bone formation.
• 6. A person suspected of having osteoporosis maymanifest which spinal alteration?
• 7. and 8. Handle a person with osteoporosis carefullywhen turning to prevent __________
• 9. Dietary intake of ________ is essential for preventionand treatment of osteoporosis.
• 10. Demineralization of the bones is decreased by________________