NUR 3600 - Musculoskeletal Dysfunction Week 5 Summer 2025 West Coast University

5/15/2025




MUSCULOSKELETAL
DYSFUNCTION
WEEK 5




Objectives
Describe the pediatric age-related changes in the
assessment of the musculoskeletal system.
Discuss the effects of long-term immobilization.
Discuss the assessment and plan of care for soft tissue
injuries and fractures.
List factors that affect the healing process of a
fracture.
Identify methods of immobilization, casts, and
traction.
Discuss the presentation and nursing and collaborative
plan of care of the child with osteosarcoma, Ewing
sarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma.
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PHYSIOLOGIC EFFECTS
OF IMMOBILIZATION
Atrophy/decreased muscle tone

Bone demineralization/hypercalcemia

Respiratory/pulmonary emboli

Difficulty urination prone/urinary retention/UTI

Impaired peristalsis/poor abdominal tone

Risk skin ulcer/decreased circulation/poor
healing




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TRAUMATIC INJURY
Soft tissue injury

Sports injuries

Play mishaps

Ecchymosis

Myositis ossifications

Nurse maid’s elbow

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FRACTURES IN
CHILDREN
Buckle/Torus
Greenstick
Complete

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BUCKLE GREENSTICK
FRACTURE FRACTURE




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