Chapter 7: Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System: Diagnosis Flashcards
What is the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia
blood testing; physical examination; history
What is the diagnosis of Lordosis
low back pain; observation of spine in different positions; radiograph
What is the diagnosis of Kyphosis
visual inspection; radigraphic films; bone scans
What is the diagnosis of Scoliosis
visual examination shows unevel shoulder/hip heights; prominent scapula; radiograph
What is the diagnosis of Osteoarthritis
exclude other arthritis; examination/history; radiograph, CT, MRI
What is the diagnosis of Lyme Disease
history, physical examination; bullseye/target lesion; lyme antibodies
What is the diagnosis of Bursitis
underlying gout/arthritis; MRI; radiographs
What is the diagnosis of Osteomyelitis
blood culture; WBC count; ESR; MRI, CT
What is the diagnosis of Gout
exclude other arthritis; microscopic uric acid deposits; serum uric acid test
What is the diagnosis of Paget’s Disease (Osteitis Deformans)
exmination; history; radigraphs, bone scans; blood analysis
What is the diagnosis of Marfan’s Syndrome
family history; long limbs; lens abnormality; EKG
What is the diagnosis of Bone Tumors
history; exmination; PET; CT; MRI; bone marrow aspiration
What is the diagnosis of Muscle Tumors
MRI; radigraphs; CT scan; biopsy
What is the diagnosis of Osteoporosis
screening for underlying cause; blood serum studies; radiograph; DEXA
What is the diagnosis of Osteomalacia and Rickets
blood tests; radiographic studies; bone scan; biopsy
What is the diagnosis of Hallux Valgus (Bunion)
examination; evaluate underlying arthritis; radiograph
What is the diagnosis of Hallux Rigidus
history of pain; limited dorsiflexion; radiograph
What is the diagnosis of Hammer Toe
history of pain; inspection of toe; imaging studies
What is the diagnosis of Fractures
examination; extent of fracture; history; bone scans; MRI
What is the diagnosis of Strains and Sprains
physical examination; trauma examined for fractures; radiographs
What is the diagnosis of Dislocations
abnormal appearance; radiograph
What is the diagnosis of Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
symptoms; history; radiograph shows calcification or underlying problem
What is the diagnosis of Severed Tendon
physical examination; inability to move affected parts
What is the diagnosis of Shin Splints
physical examination; pain worse with excercise; tibial stress fracture
What is the diagnosis of Plantar Fasciitis (Calcaneal Spur)
history of symptoms; sole of foot tender; radiographs show spurs
What is the diagnosis of Ganglion
palpation; observation of lump in characteristic site; fluid biopsy
What is the diagnosis of Torn Meniscus
limited movement; MRI shoes injury
What is the diagnosis of Rotator Cuff Tears
examination; painful ROM; arthrogram
