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| Psychosocial Assessment data for musculoskeletal injury | *how will it affect your ADL's * is this a body image disturbance * is there chronic pain that will hinder patient's activities *will there be a loss of income *do they have support systems |
| Crepitus (crepitation) | When referring to the musculoskeletal system, a popping, crackling sound made by erosion of cartilage |
| Nursing Diagnoses common to musculoskeletal disorders | Impaired physical mobility, Activity intolerance, pain, disturbed body image, self-care deficits, risk for disuse syndrome, impaired home maintenance |
| Assessment of posture may find this | kyphosis (rounded upper back) |
| Assessment of mobility to include this | does patient require assistive devices to get around, such as a cane, brace, splint, walker |
| Assessment of range of motion to include this | does the patient have full range of motion of all joints |
| Assessment of joint appearance to include this | edema, redness, deformity or loss of movement |
| Ultrasonography | Shows soft tissues to detect abnormalities - uses sound waves - no preperation necessary |
| Xray | Simplest form of diagnostic imaging - no preparation necessary - will not show much detail |
| CT (computed tomography | May or may not use a dye - if so, check for iodine allergies - patient must lie on a hard table for possibly up to 60 minutes - images are enhanced by computers |
| Bone scan | Used to detect tumors, metastatic growths (cancers), and other bone diseases - can detect things earlier than other tests-lie still 30-60 minutes |
| MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | More detailed than CT imaging - images are enhanced by computers - uses magnetic fields and radiowaves - patient cannot have metal in or on them - lie still 15-60 minutes |
| Arthroscopy | Inspects interior of joint - local anesthesia given, then incision made and scope introduced - may walk afterwards but don't overuse - observe for swelling of S/S infection - assess circulation |
