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Musculoskeletal Care Modalities
Ns. A Fauji, M. Kep., Sp. KMB
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Managing care of the patient in Cast:
A rigid, external immobilizing device
Is used to:
1. Immobilize a reduced Fracture ( allow the mobilization of the pt)mobilization of the pt)
2. Correct a deformity
3. Apply uniform pressure to underlying soft tissue
4. Support and stabilize weakened Joint
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Types of Casts:
1. Short arm cast 2.Long arm cast
2. Short leg cast 3.Long leg cast
3. Walking cast ( long or short) reinforced for strength
4. Body cast: encircle the trunk4. Body cast: encircle the trunk
5. Shoulder spica cast: a body jacket that enclosed the trunk and the shoulder and elbow
6. Hip spica cast: enclose the trunk and lower extremity ( double hip spica cast ( includes both legs
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Casting Materials:
Plaster: Rolls of plaster bandage, need 24 to 72 hrs to dry completely
Nonplaster: Fiberglass cast ( lighter in wt, Nonplaster: Fiberglass cast ( lighter in wt, stronger, water resistant), has pores so diminish skin problems
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Long-Arm and Short-Leg Cast and Common Pressure Areas
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Teaching Needs of the Patient With a Cast
Prior to cast application Explain condition necessitating the cast Explain purpose and goals of the cast
Describe expectations during the casting process: eg, the heat from hardening plaster
Cast care: keep dry; do not cover with plastic Cast care: keep dry; do not cover with plastic Positioning: elevation of extremity; use of slings Hygiene Activity and mobility
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Explain exercises
Do not scratch or stick anything under the cast
Cushion rough edges
Report the following signs and symptoms: persistent pain or Report the following signs and symptoms: persistent pain or swelling; changes in sensation, movement, skin color, or temperature; and signs of infection or pressure areas
Required follow-up care
Cast removal
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Nursing ProcessAssessment of the Patient With a Cast
Prior to casting
Perform general health assessment
Evaluate emotional status
Determine presenting signs and symptoms and condition of the area to be castedof the area to be casted
Knowledge
Monitor neurovascular status and the potential for complications
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Nursing ProcessDiagnosis of the Patient With a Cast
Deficient knowledge
Acute pain
Impaired physical mobility
Self-care deficit
Impaired skin integrity
Risk for peripheral neurovascular dysfunction
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Collaborative Problems/Potential Complications
Compartment syndrome
Pressure ulcer
Disuse syndrome
Delayed union or nonunion of fracture(s)
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Interventions
Relieve pain
Elevate to reduce edema
Apply ice or cold intermittently
Implement position changes
Administer analgesics Administer analgesics
Unrelieved pain may indicate compartment syndrome; discomfort due to pressure may require change of cast
Muscle setting exercises: see Chart 67-3
Patient teaching: see Chart 67-4
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Interventions (cont.)
Heal skin wounds and maintain skin integrity
Treat wounds to skin before the cast is applied
Observe for signs and symptoms of pressure or infection
Pad cast and cast edges
Patient may require tetanus booster
Maintain adequate neurovascular status Maintain adequate neurovascular status
Assess circulation, sensation, and movement
Five Ps
Notify physician at once of signs of compromise
Elevate extremity no higher than the heart
Encourage movement of fingers or toes every hour
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Managing patient with an External fixator:
Are used to manage open fractures with soft tissue damage. They provide stable support for severe comminuted (crushed or splintered) fractures while permitting active treatment of damage soft tissue.
Nursing intervention: Prepare the patient psychologically Cover sharp points on the fixator or pins to prevent injuries Elevate the extremity to reduce swelling Elevate the extremity to reduce swelling Assess neuromuscular status every 2 hrs Assess pin site for sign of infection and loosening of the pin Pin care Encourage isometric and active exercise within the limit of tissue damage.
Later the nurse help the patient to mobilize within the prescribed weight bearing limit
Teaching patient self care
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External Fixation Devices (cont.)
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Managing the patient in Traction:
Is used as short-term intervention until other modalities, such as external or internal fixation are possible.
Traction: is the application of a pulling force to a part of Traction: is the application of a pulling force to a part of the body
Is used to minimize muscle spasm, to reduce fractures, align and immobilize fractures, to reduce deformity.
The effect of traction is evaluated by radioactive studies.
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Traction (cont.)
All traction needs to be applied in two directions. The lines of pull are vectors of force. The result of the pulling force is between the two lines of the vectors of force.
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Managing the patient in Traction (cont):
Principle of effective traction:
1. Countertraction must be maintained for effective traction
2. Must be continuous to be effective
3. Never interrupted
4. Weight are not removed4. Weight are not removed
5. The patient must be in in good body alignment in the center of the bed
6. Ropes must be unobstructed
7. Weight must hang freely
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Types of tractions:
I. Skin traction: is used to control muscle spasm and to immobilize an area before surgery. No more than 2-3.5 kg of traction should be used, pelvic traction 4.5 to 9 kg depending on the patient weight
Complications: Complications: Skin breakdown, nerve pressure (drop foot), and circulatory
impairment ( DVT)
Nursing interventions:1. Ensuring effective traction
2. Monitor and managing potential complications
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Skin Traction
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Types of tractions (cont):
II. Skeletal traction: applied directly to the bone by using metal pin or wires. Most frequently used to treat fracture of long bones and the cervical spine. Is a surgical procedure. Skeletal traction uses 7-12 kg, as the muscle relax the traction weight is reduced to prevent fracture relax the traction weight is reduced to prevent fracture dislocation and to promote healing
After removing the traction cast or splint are then used to support the healing bone.
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Skeletal Traction
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Nursing Interventions:
1. Maintaining effective traction: the nurse should not remove wt from skeletal traction unless life-threatening situation occurs
2. Maintaining positioning: such as the foot to prevent footdrop (planter flexion), inward and outward rotation.
3. Preventing skin breakdown4. Monitoring neuromuscular status4. Monitoring neuromuscular status5. Providing pin site care6. Promoting exercise Assess sensation and movement Assess pulses, color capillary refill, and temperature of fingers or toes Assess for indicators of DVT Assess for indicators of infection
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Joint Replacement:
Total Hip Replacement: Is the replacement of a severely damaged hip with an artificial joint
Indication: arrithritis, femoral neck fracture, failure of previous reconstructive surgeries, and problems resulting from congenital hip diseases.
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Cont
Nursing interventions:
1.Prevent dislocation:
A. positioning the leg in abduction,
B. dont turn the patient in the affected side,
C. never flex the hip more than 90 degree ( C. never flex the hip more than 90 degree (
D. dont elevate the head of the bed more than 60 degree
E. protective positioning include maintaining abduction, avoiding internal and external rotation, hyperextension, and a cute flexion
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Cont.
2. Monitoring wound drainage
3. Preventing DVT
4. Prevent infection4. Prevent infection
5. Teach patient self care
6. Continuing care
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Total knee replacement:
Indication: sever pain and functioning disabilities related to joint surfaces destroyed by arrithritis, bleeding into the joint
Nursing interventions:1. Maintain the compressed bandage over the knee2. Ice may be applied to decrease the swelling and bleeding3. Encourage active flexion of the foot every hour3. Encourage active flexion of the foot every hour4. Prevent complications5. Monitor drainage bag6. Place the patient leg in continuous Passive motion device ( promote
circulation and movement of the knee joint)7. Weight bearing limits are prescribed. Patient can get out of the bed the
evening of the surgery or the day after surgery
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CPM Device
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Crutches
If your injury or surgery requires you to get around without putting any weight on your leg or foot, you may have to use crutches.
Proper Positioning When standing up straight, the top of your crutches should
be about 1-2 inches below your armpits.be about 1-2 inches below your armpits. The handgrips of the crutches should be even with the top
of your hip line. Your elbows should be slightly bent when you hold the
handgrips. To avoid damage to the nerves and blood vessels in your
armpit, your weight should rest on your hands, not on the underarm supports.
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Type
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