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What acute symptoms is a person with torn meniscus likely to describe? A person with rotator cuff tear? Answer: The person may report that the knee "locks" or "gives way". Snapping or clicking sounds may be heard on flexion or extension. Rotator cuff tear, the person may be unable to abduct the arm. Range of motion becomes limited to varying degrees.

Under what conditions might plantar fasciitis (spur syndrome) develop? Answer: Conditions such as toe running, poor shoe support, sudden weight increase, and aging.

What is the relationship of overpronation to shin splints? Answer: The improper conditioning and running on hard surfaces.

What conditions result in adhesive capsulitis ("frozen shoulder")? Answer: Is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint.

What joints are more susceptible to dislocation? Answer: Joints such as shoulder, hip, jaws, and fingers.

Why is a sprain considered more serious than a strain? Answer: A sprain is an acute partial tear of a ligament.

What methods are used to immobilize fractures? Answer: By casting, taping, surgically implanted pins, rods, plates or screw.

What is meant by phantom limb? Answer: It is the feeling that the limb is still attached.

How would you describe Colles' fracture? Answer: Usually result from a fall in which the person attempts to break the fall with an extended arm and open hand.

How are fractures classified? Answer: Fractures are classified by specific names or by location.

What causative factors contribute to hallux valgus (bunion)? Hallux rigidus? Hammer toe? Answer: Factors such as flatfoot, shoes are too short or high heel shoes.

What specific findings from a physical examination are typical of fibromyalgia? Answer: Specific findings are in the region of the neck, shoulders, chest, hips, knees, and elbows.

How is vitamin D deficiency related to osteomalacia? Answer: Without adequate vitamin D, the body cannot absorb and use the bone building minerals such as calcium and phosphorus.

What would the treatment plan for a patient with osteoporosis include? Answer: The patient would need an increased intake of calcium, phosphate supplements, and vitamin D.

Which disease is characterized by irregular breakdown and formation of bone tissue? Answer: Paget's disease is the irregular breakdown and formation of bone tissue

What metabolite forms crystals in the joints in gout? Answer: Uric acid and urate salt deposits can be found in the joints of the gout.

What is the clinical procedure of a patient with osteomyelitis? Answer: A blood culture, WBC, ESR, MRI, CT scan.

Are any preventive measures recommended for Lyme disease? Answer: The individual should wear long clothing and by washing themselves from head to toe to prevent transmission of the disease.

The symptoms of Lyme disease mimic which disease? Answer: IT can mimic disease such as fibromyalgia, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease.

What pathology is characteristic of osteoarthritis? Answer: Osteoarthritis is a disorder of the joints characterized by progressive deterioration of articular cartilage.