NURS 3525-Musculoskeletal Traumas and
Surgeries Exam
Soft tissue injuries
sprains, strains, dislocations, ACL tears, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tears,
shin splints, bursitis
what is the common causes of soft tissue injuries?
trauma or sports related injuries
sprains
injury to ligaments surrounding a joint, usually from wrenching or twisting
common sites for sprains
ankles or wrists
strains
excessive stretching of a muscle and its fascial sheath, often involving the tendon
common sites for strains
lower back, calves, hamstrings
symptoms of sprains and strains
pain, edema, decreased function, contusion (bruise)
, severity of damage
1st degree- over stretched
2nd degree- partial tear
3rd degree- complete tear
Tx for soft tissue injuries
RICE
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
interventions temperature application
20-30 minutes on, ice for first 24-48 hours, don't apply directly to skin
goal of soft tissue injury management
improve mobility and decrease inflammation
Assessment findings for acute soft tissue injuries
bruising, ↓ movement, ↓ sensation, ↓ pulse, cap refill, edema, muscle spasms, pain
shortening or rotation of injury
interventions for soft tissue injuries
ABC's, neuromuscular assessment of involved limb, elevation, ice, compression,
immobilization, pain meds PRN
Surgeries Exam
Soft tissue injuries
sprains, strains, dislocations, ACL tears, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tears,
shin splints, bursitis
what is the common causes of soft tissue injuries?
trauma or sports related injuries
sprains
injury to ligaments surrounding a joint, usually from wrenching or twisting
common sites for sprains
ankles or wrists
strains
excessive stretching of a muscle and its fascial sheath, often involving the tendon
common sites for strains
lower back, calves, hamstrings
symptoms of sprains and strains
pain, edema, decreased function, contusion (bruise)
, severity of damage
1st degree- over stretched
2nd degree- partial tear
3rd degree- complete tear
Tx for soft tissue injuries
RICE
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
interventions temperature application
20-30 minutes on, ice for first 24-48 hours, don't apply directly to skin
goal of soft tissue injury management
improve mobility and decrease inflammation
Assessment findings for acute soft tissue injuries
bruising, ↓ movement, ↓ sensation, ↓ pulse, cap refill, edema, muscle spasms, pain
shortening or rotation of injury
interventions for soft tissue injuries
ABC's, neuromuscular assessment of involved limb, elevation, ice, compression,
immobilization, pain meds PRN
