Dave Leclerric Case Study

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1. Integrative assessments/ Critical thinking on p. 172 (10th ed), p. 174 (11th ed.)and? in 12th ed.. it's a question on archaelogical find.. The two wider pelvic bones suggest two women as the female pelvic cavity is wider in all diameters and both shorter and roomier. The fact that two persons had a bone density 30% less then the others suggests they were other 30 when their bone density starts to naturally decrease. The presence of epiphyseal plates suggest the two smaller skeletons were still developing and growing. Overall there were two older women over 30 and two male children still growing. 2. What is a black-legged tick and what issues are associated with it? Please write at least 4 sentences on this and upload a pic so you know what one …show more content…

Dave Leclerc has some significant healing to do. How specifically might dislocation of his tibia from his talus (in addition to fracture)make healing of his injury more slow and complex? The dislocation of his tibia from the talus has stretched the surrounding ligaments to stretch and tear. When injuries of this type and severity happen to the tibia and thalus the joint rarely returns to its normal function. As the blood supple to the surrounding cartilage is damaged leading to arthritis and the the bones never truly align correctly. Dave will have to be traction to try and straighten the ankle while under heavy medication for both pain and two relax the muscles. 4. Cole's meniscal injury caused a "locked " knee - he couldn't extend his leg fully. What is going on inside the joint that could cause this? When the knee becomes locked by a meniscal injury it needs immediate attention. A knee becomes locked when a torn piece of the meniscus had migrated to place that prevents farther movement of the joint opening. If Arthroscopic Surgery is possible three incision are made in the knee under short general anesthetic, the patient can return home the same day and begin rehabilitation

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