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Welcome back to Dr. Atkinson’s Nursing Lectures! Today’s focus is Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Evaluation — the imaging studies, procedures, and lab tests that help us identify and monitor musculoskeletal disorders.

In this lecture you’ll learn:

Imaging studies: X-ray, CT, MRI, and bone densitometry.

Joint diagnostics: arthrography, arthroscopy, and arthrocentesis.

Functional testing: electromyography (EMG).

Biopsy and synovial fluid analysis.

Blood and urine studies for calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, creatine kinase, and bone turnover markers.

Nursing interventions before, during, and after each procedure.

Key safety considerations: pregnancy screening, metal implants, anticoagulants, and infection risks.

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This lecture is provided for nursing education only. It does not replace your school’s curriculum, professional clinical judgment, or institutional guidelines. It is not medical advice. Always follow your facility’s protocols, consult evidence-based practice resources, and use licensed provider direction when caring for patients.