Exam 20: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

Arthroscopic surgery is a highly invasive surgery that involves the use of instruments to perform surgery through very large incisions.

Chondromalacia of the left patella: __________

____ is a chronic,inflammatory,autoimmune disease that can damage connective tissue anywhere in the body.It causes inflammation of the skin,joints,nervous system,kidneys,lungs,and other organs.

MATCHING Match each item to one of the following definitions. -The position of the body or an organ relative to the vertical axis of the body

MATCHING Match each item to one of the following definitions. -Closer to the median plane than another structure in the body

The patient was admitted with disc herniation at L4-L5.The patient has failed conservative treatments such as physical therapy.NSAIDs and even steroid injections did not provide much relief.The patient was taken to surgery,and an open discectomy was performed.The patient recovered uneventfully and was discharged.Instructions were given to avoid lifting anything heavier than 10 pounds until after the postoperative clinic visit. Final Diagnosis: Herniated disc. Procedure: Discectomy (partial).

MATCHING Match each item to one of the following definitions. -The back of the body or organ

Calcification of lumbar disc: __________

Patient with a family history of rheumatoid arthritis is being screened for rheumatoid arthritis.

Which of the following make(s)up the musculoskeletal system?

What is the correct abbreviation for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry?

Match the following Z codes. -Special screening-rheumatoid arthritis

ICD-10-CM has different codes to identify laterality for many musculoskeletal conditions.

Ankylosis of right shoulder: __________

ICD-10-CM has a combination code for osteoporosis with pathologic fracture.

A patient is admitted to rule out lupus nephritis.The patient was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus 5 years ago.A percutaneous left kidney biopsy is performed,and lupus nephritis is confirmed.

A patient is admitted for right THR for hip rheumatoid arthritis.The patient has a past medical history of CVA and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).The patient has an open total hip replacement (ceramic on ceramic prosthesis)and on day 1 is transfused with two autologous units of red blood cells via peripheral vein.Coder queries physician regarding the reason for the blood transfusion,and the physician documents acute blood loss anemia.__________

Staphylococcal pyogenic arthritis of left knee: __________

____ is/are the front of the body or organ.

Alendronate,calcitonin,and calcium with vitamin D are common medications used to treat osteoporosis.