Orthopaedic nursing (or orthopedic nursing) is a nursing specialty focused on the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Orthopaedic issues range from acute problems such as fractures or hospitalization for joint replacement to chronic systemic disorders such as loss of bone density or lupus erythematosus.
Orthopaedic nurses have specialized skills such as neurovascular status monitoring, traction, continuous passive motion therapy, casting, and care of patients with external fixation.
Orthopedic Nursing
Chapter-1 : Introduction to Orthopedic Nursing
Chapter-2 : Review of Anatomy & Physiology of Musculoskeletal System
Chapter-3 : Musculoskeletal Examination
Chapter-4 : Immobility
Chapter-5 : Musculoskeletal Injury :
- Musculoskeletal Injury
- Fracture
- Open fracture
- Closed fracture
- Fracture of clavicle
- Fracture of Humerus
- Shaft of Humarus fracture
- Fracture of radius & Ulna
- Monteggia fracture
- Colles fracture
- Smith fracture
- Carpus fracture
- Lower limb fracture
- Pelvic fracture
- Fracture of femur
- Fracture of Neck of Femur (NOF)
- Fracture of patella
- Tibia fracture
- Rib fracture
Chapter-6 : Dislocation:
- Dislocation
- Shoulder dislocation
- Anterior shoulder dislocation
- Posterior shoulder dislocation
- Elbow dislocation
- Hip dislocation
- Interphalangeal joint dislocation
- Soft tissue injury
- Sprain
- Strain
Chapter-7 : Common orthopedic surgery
- Common orthopedic’ surgery
- K-wire
- Screw
- Plate
- Dynamic compression plate (DPT)
- Intrameddullary (IM) nail
- Bone grafting
- ORIF
- Pre-operative care
- Post operative care
Chapter-8 : Implants & Fixator
Chapter-9 : Amputation
Chapter-10 : Joint fusion (Arthodesis):
Chapter-11 : Joint replacement (Arthoplasty):
Chapter-12 : Rheumatiod arthritis
Chapter-13 : Osteoarthritis
Chapter-14 : Osteomyelitis
Chapter-15 : Septic arthritis
Chapter-16 : Bone tumor’s
Chapter-17 : Congenital & developmental disorders
Chapter-18 : Cerebral palsy
Chapter-19 : Spina Bifida
Chapter-20 : Club foot
Chapter-21 : Immobilization & use of orthopedic devices
- Immobilization
- Splints
- Plaster of Paris (POP)
- Thomas splints
- Traction
- Skin traction
- Skeletal traction
- Pelvic traction
- Skull traction
- Triangular bandage
- Figure of Eight
Chapter-22 : Orthopedic Nursing Miscellaneous
- Compartment syndrome
- Fat embolism syndrome
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Head injury
- Pain and pain management
- Infection prevention of trauma patient
- Chemotherapy
- Radiotherapy
- Rehabilitation
- Positioning
Chapter-23 : Important orthopedic terminology
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