58. Compartment Syndrome

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Compartment syndrome, 958.8 I. Definition A. Condition in which increased tissue pressure within a limited space compromises the circulation and function of the contents within that space B. A compartment…

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57. Fractures

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I. Definition Break or disruption in the continuity of a bone II. Classification A. Closed: no break in skin over fracture B. Open: varying amounts of skin or soft tissue…

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56. Soft Tissue Injury

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I. Definition A. Any injury that occurs in nonosseous structures of the musculoskeletal system B. These soft tissues consist of 1. Muscles 2. Ligaments 3. Tendons 4. Bursa 5. Cartilage…

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54. Arthritis

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Gout, 274.9 Osteoarthritis, 715.9 Rheumatoid arthritis, 714.0 OSTEOARTHRITIS I. Definition A. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive joint disorder that is characterized by slow destruction of the normal collagen architecture, which…

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55. Subluxations and Dislocations

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SUBLUXATIONS I. Definition A. Partial loss of articulation of bone ends within the joint capsule caused by partial displacement or separation of the bone end from its position in the…

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53. Diabetes Insipidus

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Diabetes insipidus, 253.5 I. Definition A. Polyuric syndrome that results from a deficiency of or insensitivity to antidiuretic hormone (ADH), causing volume depletion related to inability to concentrate urine B….

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52. Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone

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Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone, 253.6 I. Definition/etiology A. A grouping of symptoms that result from secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) independent of volume-dependent stimulation or osmolality B. ADH is…

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51. Pheochromocytoma

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Pheochromocytoma, 194.0 I. Definition/general comments A. A rare but serious condition 1. Results from excessive catecholamine release (norepinephrine and epinephrine), usually from an adrenal medullary tumor 2. Characterized by paroxysmal…

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49. Cushing’s Syndrome

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Cushing’s syndrome, 255.0 I. Definition/general comments A. Group of symptoms resulting from hypercortisolism due to numerous causes B. Excess adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion by the pituitary accounts for 90% of…

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