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The Musculoskeletal System

Diagnostic Tests for Musculoskeletal Disorders

Radiography

Arthocentesis

Arthrography

Bone Scanning

Fractures

– a break in the continuity of a bone.

Procedures done with certain fractures:

• Reduction
• Fixation
• Traction (Skin, Skeletal, Bucks)
• Casts

Complications

• Compartment Syndrome
• Fat Embolism
• Walking w/ Crutches

Amputation

Rheumatoid Arthritis

– a chronic  inflammatory disease.

Osteoporosis

Gout

Medications Used for Musculoskeletal Disease

Antigout Medications

– Reduces the Uric Acid Production

– Increases the Uric Acid Excretion

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants