Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions

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<p>Psoriasis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To improve mobility and function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To relieve pain and inflammation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A bone fusion done to relieve pain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To allow the physician to see the extent of joint damage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antibiotics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain joint mobility and ROM (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Osteotomy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Removal of the synovium or tissues lining the joints (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Osteoarthritis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psoriasis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent or slow down the destruction of joints (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical therapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The branch of medicine dealing with diseases, injuries, and conditions of the musculoskeletal system, including joints, bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.

Physical therapy used to treat musculoskeletal disorders, aiming to improve joint mobility, reduce pain, and enhance function.

Inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of joints, causing pain and stiffness.

Methods used to identify arthritis, including HLA tissue typing (genetic predisposition), uric acid levels (gout), and imaging (X-rays, MRI).

Aiming to relieve pain, minimize therapy risks, slow disease progression, educate patients, prevent disability, and enhance quality of life.

Exercises and therapies to maintain joint mobility and range of motion, often including swimming.

Drugs like NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen) help reduce inflammation and pain.

Surgical fusion of bones, often used to relieve pain in severely damaged joints.

A bone cutting procedure to correct deformities in bones.

Using a small camera and instruments to see and treat joint damage.

Surgical removal of a part or all of a bone.

Surgical removal of the synovium, the lining of a joint.

Replacing damaged bone and joint tissue with artificial components.

Reasons for hip replacement surgery include rheumatoid arthritis, trauma, congenital deformities, and avascular necrosis (loss of blood supply).

Similar to hip replacement, knee replacement is done for arthritis, trauma, deformities, and lack of blood supply.

Replacing the hip joint with artificial components, relieving pain and improving mobility.

Replacing the knee joint with artificial components to restore function and reduce pain.