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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Skills_(OpenRN)/13%3A_Musculoskeletal_Assessment/13.03%3A_Common_Musculoskeletal_ConditionsNow that we have reviewed the basic anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, let’s review common musculoskeletal conditions that a nurse may find on assessment.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Virginia_Tech_Carilion_School_of_Medicine/Block_V_Preparation_Materials/14%3A_Immunodeficiencies/14.02%3A_Autoimmune_DisordersAutoimmune diseases result from a breakdown in immunological tolerance. The actual induction event(s) for autoimmune states are largely unknown. Some autoimmune diseases attack specific organs, wherea...Autoimmune diseases result from a breakdown in immunological tolerance. The actual induction event(s) for autoimmune states are largely unknown. Some autoimmune diseases attack specific organs, whereas others are more systemic. Organ-specific autoimmune diseases include celiac disease, Graves disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis, type I diabetes mellitus, and Addison disease.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Allied_Health/Undergraduate_Diagnostic_Imaging_Fundamentals_(Burbridge_and_Mah)/14%3A_Musculoskeletal/14.12%3A_Erosive_Arthritic_Condition__RAThe earliest radiographic changes are soft tissue swelling of the affected joints and osteoporosis, which tends to be most severe on both sides of the joint space (peri-articular osteoporosis or peri-...The earliest radiographic changes are soft tissue swelling of the affected joints and osteoporosis, which tends to be most severe on both sides of the joint space (peri-articular osteoporosis or peri-articular demineralization). Late findings in the hands include deformities such as ulnar deviation of the fingers at the MCP joints, subluxation of the MCP joints, and ligamentous laxity, leading to deformities of the fingers (swan-neck and boutonnière deformities).
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/13%3A_Musculoskeletal_System/13.05%3A_Connective_Tissue_DiseaseThe page provides comprehensive educational objectives and information on two connective tissue diseases: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). It covers the pathophysiolog...The page provides comprehensive educational objectives and information on two connective tissue diseases: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). It covers the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care strategies for each condition.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/13%3A_Musculoskeletal_System/13.07%3A_SummaryThis page discusses various musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders, including osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, bone fractures, muscular dystrophy, connective tissue diseases like systemic lupus ...This page discusses various musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders, including osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, bone fractures, muscular dystrophy, connective tissue diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, and soft tissue injuries. It outlines the causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies for each condition, emphasizing both pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions to manage symptoms and improve patient outcomes.
