In this assignment, you will review a case study and answer the corresponding questions. You will need to apply the concepts related to the skeletal system.
In this assignment, you will review a case study and answer the corresponding questions. You will need to apply the concepts related to the skeletal system.
Remember to view the assignment rubric (see below) before completing the assignment.
Assignment Instructions
Read the case study.
Answer each question and create a report for the case study.
Your report must be a minimum of 300 words.
All answers should be in your own words and typed neatly using appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and APA style.
Include APA citations when necessary.
Submit to your instructor by 11:59 PM on the date listed in the course schedule.
Notes
Do not include/rewrite the questions in the assignment.
Your submission must have a Turnitin similarity score of less than 15 percent.
The Case Study
Overview
Janet was excited to help her daughter move into her first apartment. Julie was a bright, 29-year-old college graduate who recently decided to end her roommate situation and live on her own. Janet was happy to have Julie living only a few miles away.
“I can help you with some of the smaller items, Julie,” said Janet.
“At age 61, I don’t have the energy and strength I did when I was your age,” exclaimed Janet.
“It’s okay mom,” said Julie. “My friends will manage the few pieces of furniture I have.”
The move was making timely progress. Julie lived in an upstairs flat and her new place was on the ground floor. Janet carried smaller items to the rented moving truck. After a cigarette break, Janet headed up the steep stairs for another load. She grabbed a large, but light box of towels.
“Are you okay with that mom?” Julie called out from across the room.
“I think I can handle it okay,” said Janet. “This might be the last one though.”
Janet headed to the stairs. After making numerous trips, she thought she judged where the first step began. However, the box obscured her view, and she missed the first step and fell directly downwards on her bottom while holding the box.
“Mom are you okay!” yelled Julie while she rushed to help.
“I think I felt something give in my back!” said Janet.
“The box was light enough, just my clumsiness.” Janet began to cough her familiar smoker’s cough. “It really hurts when I cough, right in the middle of my back.”
“I think you need to go to the hospital,” said Julie. “I will take you. My friends can finish the move.”
At the Hospital
EXAMINATION
The ER doctor performed an examination with the following notes:
Patient: Janet Jones, female, age 61, post-menopausal, smoker with complaints of severe lower thoracic spine pain after a fall. The patient states the pain is increased with inhalation
Vitals: Normal except for an elevated pulse and BP most likely due to acute pain.
Examination of the paraspinal musculature demonstrated spasm and tenderness.
RECOMMENDATIONS
X-ray of the thoracic spine
X-rays were performed on Janet’s thoracic spine
Radiographs demonstrated a severe compression fracture of the T12 vertebral body.
Case Study Questions
Describe what a compression fracture is.
Describe the factors about Janet’s health that could contribute to her having a fracture?
Describe the underlying bone processes/physiology that could be contributing to the fracture?
What medications could be used to prevent bone loss and future fractures? Include at least 1 medication and include a detailed mechanism of action.
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