Organisms can reach a bone by one of three routes:
• Blood stream (Haematogenous).
• From without (open fractures).
• Direct spread. e.g. chronic ulcer leg.
PERTHES’ DISEASE and Nursing Care Plan
February 20th, 2012 
Admin 
Definition: Idiopathic avascular necrosis of the capital femoral epiphysis in children.
Etiology: Still not sure.
Recent work suggests that the femoral head changes may be due to venous infarction in children with abnormal thrombolysis due to deficiency in thrombolysin.
DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPLASIA OF THE HIP (DDH) And Nursing Care Plan
February 19th, 2012 Admin 
Terminology:
The modern term developmental dysplasia of the hip (D.D.H.) has replaced the traditional term congenital dislocation of the hip (C.D.H.).
Recently, it was realized that some hips were normal at birth and gradually became dysplastic or dislocated later.
Nursing care plan for IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA
February 18th, 2012 Admin 
IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA:
- Occurs when there is reduced Fe and protein.
- Most common form of anemia.
- Pernicious anemia: Lack of intrinsic factor Vitamin B12 Malabsorption.
Sickle Cell Anemia And Nursing Care Plan
February 18th, 2012 Admin 
Anemia is deficiency in the:
- Number of RBC’s (erythrocytes)
- The quantity of Hemoglobin (Hb)
- The volume of packed RBC (Hematocrit)
