RAD 238 Fractures and Skeletal Disorder Instructions
Week 4 Assignment
Instructions
Name:
Please complete both Part 1 and Part 2 of this assignment. For Part 1, type your answers directly into this document. For Part 2, create a separate document. Be sure to upload both documents to Blackboard.
Part 1: Fractures
Click each link to view the image. Identify all 10 fractures.
Image A:
Image B:
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Part 2: Musculoskeletal Disease Paper
1. Research a specific musculoskeletal diagnosis in one of the following categories:
• Musculoskeletal trauma
• A specific bone disease
2. Locate at least two recent (within past 10 years) research articles related to the
disease you chose.
3. Write a 2-3 page paper that addresses the following:
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Disease/disorder name and classification
Pathophysiological processes associated with the condition
Clinical presentation of the disease/condition
Radiographic appearance of this disease/disorder.
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RAD 238 Fractures and Skeletal Disorder Instructions
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Effects on the patient’s function
Factors that may influence occurrence and/or progression (environmental,
occupational, etc.)
Overall prognosis
Identify a recent research development related to this condition
4. Include a reference page that lists the articles you used in APA format.
Writing Mechanics
• Use a 12-point font.
• Follow APA writing guidelines.
• Proofread and correct all errors in capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Submission Instructions
Part 1
• Type your name next to Name at the top of the document.
• Save the file as a Word document (.docx).
• Include the term Skeletal1 and your Last Name when saving your file. Example:
Skeletal1_Garcia.pptx
• Upload your completed document using the Browse button, and then click the Submit
button.
Part 2
• Save the file as a Word document (.docx).
• Include the term Skeletal2 and your Last Name when saving your file. Example:
Skeletal2_Garcia.pptx
• Upload your completed document using the Browse button, and then click the Submit
button.
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