Orthopaedic nursing (or orthopedic nursing) is a
nursing specialty focused on the prevention and treatment of
musculoskeletal disorders.
Orthopaedic issues range from acute problems such as
fracture
Fracture is the separation of an object or material into two or more pieces under the action of stress. The fracture of a solid usually occurs due to the development of certain displacement discontinuity surfaces within the solid. If a displa ...
s or hospitalization for
joint replacement to chronic systemic disorders such as loss of
bone density or
lupus erythematosus.
Orthopaedic nurses have specialized skills such as neurovascular status monitoring, traction,
continuous passive motion therapy,
casting, and care of patients with
external fixation.
Board certification
Certification in general orthopaedic nursing results in the designation "
Orthopaedic Nurse Certified
Orthopaedic Nurse, Certified (ONC) is the designation for an orthopaedic nurse who has earned nursing board certification from the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB)
Job Description
ONBC helps develop muscle health by administering a ...
" (ONC).
Dates
* International Orthopaedic Nurses Day is October 30.
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mass, micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to bone fragility, and consequent increase in fracture risk. It is the most common reason for a broken bone ...
Awareness and Prevention Month is May.
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2015
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See also
* Agnes Hunt, the pioneer of orthopaedic nursing
* National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
The National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) is an American non-profit volunteer-run professional association that aims to advance orthopaedic nursing. Formed in 1980, NAON was designed to promote the highest standards of nursing practic ...
* ''Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
The ''Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing'' is a quarterly peer-reviewed healthcare journal of orthopaedic nursing. It is published by Elsevier and contains practical and theoretical guidance for trainees and professionals including papers and comments ...
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* ''Orthopaedic Nursing (journal)
'' Orthopaedic Nursing '' is the bimonthly peer-reviewed nursing journal of orthopaedic nursing. It is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. It contains information on current events, organizational activities, research, product and drug inf ...
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References
External links
National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses websiteOrthopaedic Nurses Certification Board website
CORE Orthopaedic
Institute of Orthopaedic Research & Fracture SurgeryRCN career and competency framework for orthopaedic and trauma nursing
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Nursing specialties
Orthopedic treatment