9 common joint pathologies

Question 1

what are the 3 main functions of synovial fluid?

Answer 1

lubrication
shock absorption
nutrient distribution

Question 2

What are the different colours of synovial fluid, and where are they observed?

Answer 2

yellow straw transluscent - normal
straw opaque - inflammatory cells
sometimes there can be blood
irregular - trauma during aspiration
regular - hemarhrosis

Question 3

What are the different consistencies of synovial fluid?

Answer 3

thick - normal

thin - WBC break down synovial fluid

Question 4

What are some consequences of joint infection?

Answer 4

infection of surrounding bone (osteomyelitis)
sinus
sepsis
joint fusion

Question 5

What happens to uric levels in gout cases?

Answer 5

high

Question 6

What would polarizing light microscopy show in gout cases?

Answer 6

intra / extra cellular needle-shaped crystals of uric acid

Question 7

Who are more likely to get gout?

Answer 7

men and pre-menopausal women

Question 8

What are the types of gout?

Answer 8

primary - imparied uric acid excretion by kidney

secondary - impaired production of uric acid

Question 9

What dietary factors might cause gout?

Answer 9

high fructose or alcohol intake

Question 10

What is course crepitus?

Answer 10

sensation of cracking in the joint in movement