PST 420 SKELETAL INJURIES AND DISORDERS AND REHABILITATION

PST 420 SKELETAL INJURIES AND DISORDERS AND REHABILITATION Mrs Joana O. Adeleke

Learning Outcomes • Students should know and understand the Principles and physical management of skeletal disorders. assessment procedures and physical treatment of patients. the principles of physiotherapy in the management of fractures management, definition, classification, complications, conservative and surgical management of fractures • Other bone disorders e. g Osteoporosis, osteopenia genetic disorders etc • •

Introduction • The skeleton is made up of about 270 bones at birth and 206 bones in adulthood. • The skeleton is made up of : • Axial skeleton— 80 bones • Appendicular skeleton— 126 bones • Axial skeleton forms the upright axis of the body • The appendicular skeleton forms the appendages and girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton

Introduction • Types of bones: • • • Long bones Short bones Flat bones Irregular bones Sesamoid bones

Introduction • Bones • • • supports the body facilitates movement protects internal organs produces blood cells stores and releases minerals and fat

Introduction • Skeletal disorders/ injuries are injuries to any part of the skeletal system. • Injuries aka modern international epidemic • • • Causes Epidemiology Pathology Features Management