Title: Describe the assessment and management of patients with nontraumatic musculoskeletal disorders.
Course: Emergency Medical Technician II (14055-II) > Section: Managing Medical Emergencies

Description should include the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of nontraumatic fractures caused by things such as osteoporosis, brittle bone syndrome, arthritis, or cancer.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What other considerations exist in the treatment of nontraumatic fractures?
- What steps are involved in splinting?
- What are some indications of a fracture?