🩺 Med-Surg Review: Musculoskeletal Trauma (High-Yield, <2800 chars)

1) Acute Soft-Tissue Injuries — Sprain/Strain/Dislocation • Sprain: ligament tear/stretch. • Strain: muscle/tendon tear/stretch. • Dislocation: complete joint surface separation → risk neurovascular injury & avascular necrosis. Meds: NSAIDs (GI bleed risk), analgesics (opioid constipation/resp depression). Team: MD (X-ray, reduction/cast or surgery); RN: RICE (Rest-Ice-Compression-Elevation), immobilize; PT: gradual ROM/strength; Dietitian: Ca/Vit D. Critical signs: obvious deformity (dislocation), neurovascular compromise. Common: pain, swelling, b ...