Chapter 7: Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System: Diagnosis

Question 1

What is the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

Answer 1

blood testing; physical examination; history

Question 2

What is the diagnosis of Lordosis

Answer 2

low back pain; observation of spine in different positions; radiograph

Question 3

What is the diagnosis of Kyphosis

Answer 3

visual inspection; radigraphic films; bone scans

Question 4

What is the diagnosis of Scoliosis

Answer 4

visual examination shows unevel shoulder/hip heights; prominent scapula; radiograph

Question 5

What is the diagnosis of Osteoarthritis

Answer 5

exclude other arthritis; examination/history; radiograph, CT, MRI

Question 6

What is the diagnosis of Lyme Disease

Answer 6

history, physical examination; bullseye/target lesion; lyme antibodies

Question 7

What is the diagnosis of Bursitis

Answer 7

underlying gout/arthritis; MRI; radiographs

Question 8

What is the diagnosis of Osteomyelitis

Answer 8

blood culture; WBC count; ESR; MRI, CT

Question 9

What is the diagnosis of Gout

Answer 9

exclude other arthritis; microscopic uric acid deposits; serum uric acid test

Question 10

What is the diagnosis of Paget’s Disease (Osteitis Deformans)

Answer 10

exmination; history; radigraphs, bone scans; blood analysis

Question 11

What is the diagnosis of Marfan’s Syndrome

Answer 11

family history; long limbs; lens abnormality; EKG

Question 12

What is the diagnosis of Bone Tumors

Answer 12

history; exmination; PET; CT; MRI; bone marrow aspiration

Question 13

What is the diagnosis of Muscle Tumors

Answer 13

MRI; radigraphs; CT scan; biopsy

Question 14

What is the diagnosis of Osteoporosis

Answer 14

screening for underlying cause; blood serum studies; radiograph; DEXA

Question 15

What is the diagnosis of Osteomalacia and Rickets

Answer 15

blood tests; radiographic studies; bone scan; biopsy

Question 16

What is the diagnosis of Hallux Valgus (Bunion)

Answer 16

examination; evaluate underlying arthritis; radiograph

Question 17

What is the diagnosis of Hallux Rigidus

Answer 17

history of pain; limited dorsiflexion; radiograph

Question 18

What is the diagnosis of Hammer Toe

Answer 18

history of pain; inspection of toe; imaging studies

Question 19

What is the diagnosis of Fractures

Answer 19

examination; extent of fracture; history; bone scans; MRI

Question 20

What is the diagnosis of Strains and Sprains

Answer 20

physical examination; trauma examined for fractures; radiographs

Question 21

What is the diagnosis of Dislocations

Answer 21

abnormal appearance; radiograph

Question 22

What is the diagnosis of Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)

Answer 22

symptoms; history; radiograph shows calcification or underlying problem

Question 23

What is the diagnosis of Severed Tendon

Answer 23

physical examination; inability to move affected parts

Question 24

What is the diagnosis of Shin Splints

Answer 24

physical examination; pain worse with excercise; tibial stress fracture

Question 25

What is the diagnosis of Plantar Fasciitis (Calcaneal Spur)

Answer 25

history of symptoms; sole of foot tender; radiographs show spurs

Question 26

What is the diagnosis of Ganglion

Answer 26

palpation; observation of lump in characteristic site; fluid biopsy

Question 27

What is the diagnosis of Torn Meniscus

Answer 27

limited movement; MRI shoes injury

Question 28

What is the diagnosis of Rotator Cuff Tears

Answer 28

examination; painful ROM; arthrogram