Question

State the Etiology, Prognosis, and Complications for Burns,Arthritis and Joint Replacement.

Answer 1

1.burns

aetiology

a.)dry heat(fire) and wet heat (steam and hot liquid)

b)radiation eg x ray

c)hot objects like metal

d)electrical current

e)chemicals like strong acid

prognosis

it depends on the degree of the burn.1st and 2nd degree superficial burn heal faster,within 2 weeks.

patient with deep dermal will take more than one month with significant scaring

survival rate therefore depend on degree and percentage of burn

complication

1.bacterial infection might cause sepsis

2.fluid loss could lead to hypovolemic shock

3.asphyxia due to oedema of glottis

4.curling ulcer

5.pulmonary emboli

6.hypothermia

ARTHRITIS-mainly 2 type.a)osteoarthritis b)rheumatoid arthritis

aetiology

cartilage is a connective tissue present in our joints,it has protective function. wear and tear of this cartilage causes osteoarthritis. increased injury and infection of joints can lead to this

can be hereditary , or due to osteophytes,or repetitive injury

rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder,exact cause not known.

prognosis

rheumatoid arthritis can reduce ones life span by 10 years but it can vary with people some might live with symptom for many years

early treatment can decrease the disability and pain caused.

in osteoarthiritis some are unaffected but some are disabled

complication

osteoporosis

chroinc pain

disability

lung disease in R.A

JOINT REPLACEMENT

Aetiology

advance arthritis

knee injury

gout

knee deformity

Prognosis

it provides the patient a better quality life,incresed mobility and pain relief. it lasts more than 15 years.

Complication

wound infection

blood clotting

nerve injury

malfunction of prosthesis