a. Signs/Symptoms of Chondromalacia Patellae. Included are the following:
(1)
Compression of the patellae (kneecap) is painful.
(2)
A grating sound is heard when the patella is palpated.
b. Treatment of Chondromalacia Patellae. Rest is the first treatment. Surgery
may be necessary to remove articular cartilage.
1-18. OSTEOMYELITIS
This condition is an inflammatory process involving the bone. Osteomyelitis can
be chronic or acute and is a pus-producing bone infection. Causes of osteomyelitis
include disease-causing bacteria, lesions, trauma, and sickle cell anemia.
a. Signs/Symptoms of Osteomyelitis. Included are the following:
(1)
Fever.
(2)
Malaise.
(3)
Localized pain.
(4)
Swelling.
(5)
Weakness.
(6)
Surrounding tissue dies.
b. Treatment of Osteomyelitis. Treatment includes administering large doses
of antibiotics intravenously and bed rest.
1-19. CLOSING STATEMENT
Musculoskeletal diseases are common and many are chronic requiring long-term or
minimally effective therapy. The diseases studied in this lesson are common in all
populations and will require medical and/or surgical treatments which you may need to
directly or indirectly provide.
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