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What is the primary focus of the branch of medicine known as Orthopedics?
What is the primary focus of the branch of medicine known as Orthopedics?
Which of the following is a common Orthopaedic disorder that may be treated with Physiotherapy?
Which of the following is a common Orthopaedic disorder that may be treated with Physiotherapy?
What is a characteristic of Arthritis?
What is a characteristic of Arthritis?
What is NOT a common cause of Arthritis?
What is NOT a common cause of Arthritis?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of Orthopaedic disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Orthopaedic disorder?
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What is the goal of Physiotherapy in treating Orthopaedic disorders?
What is the goal of Physiotherapy in treating Orthopaedic disorders?
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What is the primary goal of arthritis treatment?
What is the primary goal of arthritis treatment?
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What is Arthrodesis?
What is Arthrodesis?
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What is the purpose of Arthroscopy?
What is the purpose of Arthroscopy?
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Which of the following is NOT a medication used to treat arthritis?
Which of the following is NOT a medication used to treat arthritis?
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What is the purpose of Physical Therapy in arthritis treatment?
What is the purpose of Physical Therapy in arthritis treatment?
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Which of the following surgical procedures is used to correct bone deformity?
Which of the following surgical procedures is used to correct bone deformity?
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What is synovectomy?
What is synovectomy?
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What is the main indication for total hip replacement surgery?
What is the main indication for total hip replacement surgery?
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What is a common indication for total knee replacement?
What is a common indication for total knee replacement?
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What is not mentioned as an indication for total joint replacement surgery?
What is not mentioned as an indication for total joint replacement surgery?
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What is the main goal of synovectomy?
What is the main goal of synovectomy?
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What is not discussed in the passage?
What is not discussed in the passage?
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Study Notes
Definition of Orthopedics
- The branch of medicine concerned with diseases, injuries, and conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
- Relating to the body's muscles and skeleton, including joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.
Physiotherapy for Common Orthopaedic Disorders
- Arthritis
- Shoulder complex disorders
- Elbow complex disorders
- Wrist complex disorders
- Cervical complex disorders
- Trunk complex disorders
- Low back pain
- Hip complex disorders
- Knee complex disorders
- Ankle complex disorders
- Fractures or sprains
- Joint replacements
- Sports injuries
What is Arthritis?
- Inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of the joints.
- Accompanied by an increase in the fluid in the joints.
- Not spread or transmitted, possibly genetic.
Diagnosis of Arthritis
- HLA Tissue Typing
- Uric Acid
- Medical Imaging
- X-rays
- MRI scan
Arthritis Treatment
- Goals:
- Relieve pain/inflammation
- Minimize risks of therapy
- Retard disease progression
- Provide patient education
- Prevent work disability
- Enhance quality of life and functional independence
- Achieved using different approaches depending on the diagnosis.
Treatment Options
- Physical Therapy:
- Maintaining joint mobility and ROM
- Includes swimming and exercise
- Medication:
- Many drugs used to treat inflammation and pain
- Examples: NSAIDs, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac
- Surgery:
- Arthrodesis: bone fusion to relieve pain
- Osteotomy: correction of bone deformity
- Arthroscopy: to see and treat joint damage
- Resection: removal of part or all of a bone
- Synovectomy: removal of the synovium or joint lining tissue
- Total joint replacement: replacement of damaged bone or joint tissue
Joint Replacement Surgeries
- Indications for surgery:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Trauma
- Congenital deformity
- Avascular necrosis – interrupted blood supply to the joint
- Examples of joint replacements:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of orthopedics, including the definition and common disorders such as arthritis, as well as physiotherapy treatments. Presented by Dr. Mikhled Falah Maayah from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. Test your knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions and their physiotherapy management.
