Types of Fractures
- Nondisplaced
- Displaced
- Incomplete
- Complete
- Closed
- Open
- Direction of Fracture Line
Hip Fracture
- External Rotation
- Muscle Spasms
- Shortened Leg
- Pain
- Buck's Traction
- Analgesics
- Surgery
- Avascular Necrosis
Hip Surgery
- Neurovascular Assessment
- No 90 Degree Hip Flexion
- No Adduction
- No Internal Rotation
- Avoid Turning on Affected Side
- Thromboembolism Prevention
Neurovascular Assessment 6 P's
- Pain
- Paresthesia
- Pulse
- Pallor
- Pressure
- Paralysis
Sizing Crutches
- 3 Finger Widths
- 6 Inches Lateral From Heel
- 30 Degree Flexion
- Tripod Position
Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
- Joint Pain (Uncontrolled)
- Impaired Mobility
- Compression Dressing
- Frequent Neurovascular Assessments
- Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices
- Early Ambulation
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis
- Limit Flexion Positions
- Monitor for Infection
Herniated Disc (Nucleus Pulposus)
- Spine Trauma
- Natural Degeneration
- Spinal Stenosis
- Pain
- Weakness
- Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
- Brace
- Medications
- Outpatient Procedures
- Surgery
Amputation
- Trauma
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Diabetes Complications
- Gentle Handling
- Surgical Tourniquet at Bedside
- Prevent Contractures
- Frequent Inspection
- Compression Bandages
- Phantom Pain
- Mirror Therapy