reduction of her intertrochanteric femoral fracture. The right hip was then sterily prepared with Betadine scrub and solution and draped into the sterile field. She was administered IV preoperative antibiotics. A straight lateral approach to the proximal femur was made. Dissection was carried through the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Hemostasis was obtained with electrocautery. The fascia lata was divided in line with the skin incision. The fascia over the vastus lateralis was divided in line with the skin
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Chapter 8 Test Review Multiple Choice 1. Which is not a part of the axial skeleton? A. rib B. vertebral column C. mandible D. clavicle 2. Which is not a part of the appendicular skeleton? A. coxal bones B. parietal bones C. radius D. clavicle 3. The axial skeleton consists of: A. 60 bones. B. 68 bones. C. 74 bones. D. 80 bones. 4. The appendicular skeleton consists of: A. 102 bones. B. 118 bones. C. 126 bones. D. 137 bones. 5. The term sinus‚ as it relates to bone
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shoulder. He also had a productive cough‚ with thick yellow sputum. He stated that he had been to his General Practitioner (GP) approximately a week prior to admission and was given antibiotics for the cough. Medical History 2010: Fractured neck of femur (#NOF) and pulmonary embolism 2011 January: Partial thickness burn to left hand No other significant medical history Social History Married for 45 years‚ wife deceased 2011 Retired from coal mining in 1990 Social drinker‚ likes a
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prior to admission. She was admitted to hospital due to a fall at home‚ Mary had no previous history of falls. On investigation at hospital it was found that she had fractured her left Neck of Femur. Subsequently‚ this led to an operation in which a Thompson’s Hemiarthroplasty was performed which involves a replacement of the Neck of Femur with a prosthesis. Following the surgery Mary’s recovery was gradual‚ the members of the multi-disciplinary team‚ Mary and her family felt she would benefit from further
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especially in the elderly. It may also be caused by trauma or injury‚ starting from simple falls to more extensive such as a fall from height. Indeed‚ a femoral fracture affects hip movement as it forms the ball and socket joint. Those of who have a fractured hip should seek treatment immediately since it can damage surrounding tissue‚ alter physical mobility and‚ therefore‚ affect the quality of life. When mobility is likely to be altered and
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integral to providing the best outcomes for patients being treated. I was responsible for the rehabilitation of a 93-year-old man who had been admitted with significant deconditioning and balance loss following an extended hospital stay with a fractured neck of femur. I believed at the time that for balance training to be effective and challenging‚ that having no upper limb support was essential. This patient challenged my understanding of what I perceived balance training to be‚ due to his inherent need
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human body there are five different types of bone. Long Bones‚ Short Bones‚ Flat Bones‚ Irregular Bones and Sesamoid Bones. Long Bones – Long Bones are hard‚ dense bones that provide strength‚ structure and mobility. An example of a long bone is the Femur (thigh bone). A long bone has a shaft and two ends. There are also bones in the fingers hat are classed as long bones that are in actual fact short in length. Short Bones – The short bones are small and many of them are found in the hands and feet
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who are novice and with little experience (Benner‚ Hughes & Sutphen‚ 2008). Application of clinical reasoning in a case study The present case study involves an 86 year old female who was brought to the ward post-surgery in response to a fractured neck of Femur due to a fall at home. Fractures cases in old aged individuals require immediate and
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I. INTRODUCTION Background and rationale of the study: One of the leading cases of musculoskeletal trauma is fracture. Fractures are any break in the continuity of the bone. It usually occurs when the stress placed on a bone is greater than the bone can absorb. Muscles‚ blood vessels‚ nerves‚ tendons‚ joints and other organs may be injured when fracture occurs (Nettina‚ Sandra B. 2006). It can be caused by metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis‚ or as a result of direct force when
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a “complete‚ comminuted‚ intertrochanteric fracture of the right hip? a. A complete fracture is when the entire bone impacted is fractured. A comminuted fracture is when the bone breaks shatters into many pieces. Intertrochanteric refers to the top part of the femur. So‚ a complete‚ comminuted intertrochanteric fracture is the upper most part of the femur is completely shattered. A comminuted fracture is common in older people‚ so this fracture is normal for someone Margaret’s age. (Marieb
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