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Module 8: Pathophysiology of Musculoskeletal & Integumentary  Diseases


This module covers material found in McCance & Huether, Chapters 41-45. You will find it helpful to have read the referenced text material prior to beginning the learning activities.

Module Objectives:

  1. Differentiate between the disease processes resulting from musculoskeletal injuries.
  2. Describe the pathophysiology of diseases resulting bone, joint or muscle disorders.
  3. Contrast the disease processes related to disorders of the skin.
  4. Evaluate case study data to determine the cellular pathophysiology of selected diseases.

 

Web Resources/Study Guide

 
There are many valuable resources available on the Internet. Use the selected resources to enhance your understanding of the pathophysiology of cellular function.

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Learning Activities

 
fingers.gif (2397 bytes)  Differentiate between the disease processes resulting from musculoskeletal injuries. anklesprain.gif (48387 bytes)

Fractures, Sprains, & Strains

Repetitive Motion Injury

fingers.gif (2397 bytes)  Describe the pathophysiology of diseases resulting bone, joint or muscle disorders. gout.jpg (11780 bytes)Arthritis & Gout

Osteomyelitis

Muscular Dystrophy

Scoliosis

Osteoporosis

fingers.gif (2397 bytes) Contrast the disease processes related to disorders of the skin. Skin Disorders - This will take a little time to load. Click on the link and then go get a cup of coffee and a snack. It'll be here when you get back!
fingers.gif (2397 bytes)  Evaluate case study data to determine the cellular pathophysiology of selected diseases. Case Studies in Osteoporosis - Here are 3 excellent case studies that will require you to be knowledgeable about osteoporosis!