Exam 1 Flashcards
When does bone formation begin?
bone formation begins in two phases at approx 6 weeks gestation
What does bone formation consist of?
-delivery of bone cell precursors to sites of bone formation
-aggregation of the bone cell precursors at the primary centers of ossification (are mature and begin to secrete osteoid)
Ossification occurs in 2 long bone centers:
- primary center=diaphysis-long, central portion of bone
- secondary center=epiphysis-end portions of bones
Until adult stature is achieved, bone growth occurs at _______ through endochondral ossification
epiphyseal plate
Eipiphyseal closure
unites the metaphysis and epiphysis
Eipiphyseal closure occurs earlier in_______.
girls than boys because of earlier puberty in girls
Factors affect bone growth
-growth hormone (secreted by the pituitary)
-nutrition
-general health
-many growth factors and regulators: fibroblast growth factor
Peak bone mass is achieved by when?
middle to late 20s
How is the spine shaped in the newborn?
concave anteriorly (kyphosed)
When does the cervical spine begin to arch (lordotic)?
first 3 months of life
How does the spine differ in the adult vs newborn?
compared with the adult, a newborn has a large head, long spine and short extremities
By _______, 50% of total growth of spine has occurred and is more than 70% complete by ________ years of age.
1 year
8 years
What is Genu Varum?
Bowleg
-occurs in all newborns as a result of intrauterine stress
-peaks by 2 1/2 years
What is genu valgum?
-knock knees
-peaks by 5-6 years
if varum and valgum persist past their respective ages: pathologic cause
Composition and size of muscles vary with age
-growth in length occurs at the ends of muscles
-increase in length is accompanied by an increase in the number of nuclei in the fibers
-muscle fibers increase in diameter as the fibrils become more numerous
-fibrils themselves do not increase in diameter
Between birth and maturity, muscle nuclei in the body increases _____ times in boys and ______ times in girls.
14
10
What percent of total body weight is muscle in infants vs. adults?
25% infants
40% adults
Where is the majority of weight in the infant?
axial musculature (55% in an adults lower limbs)
What is syndactyly?
-webbing of fingers
-fusion of soft tissues of the fingers
Complex Syndactyly
also includes fusion of the bones and nails
Vestigial tabs
Extra digit
Developmental dysplasia of hip (congenital dislocation of the hip)
abnormality of the proximal femur, acetabulum or both
What are risk factors for developmental dysplasia of hip?
-family history
-female
-metatarsus adductus
-torticollis
-oligohydramnios
-first pregnancy
-breech presentation
Clinical manifestations of developmental dysplasia of hip
-asymmetry of gluteal or thigh folds
-limb length discrepancy: Galeazzi sign
-limitation of hip abduction
-positive ortolani sign: hip dislocated but reducible
-positive Barlow maneuver: hip reduced but dislocatable
-positive trendelenburg gait: waddling
-pain=very late
treatment for developmental dysplasia of hip younger than 4 months
pavlik harness
treatment for developmental dysplasia of hip up to 12 months of age
closed reduction (without opening of the joint), followed by spica or body casting for up to 3 months
treatment for developmental dysplasia of hip after 12 months of age
surgical intervention, including opening of the joint and cutting and realigning the femur and/or acetabulum
up to 70% of children treated surgically after 3 yrs develop osteoarthritis
Metatarsus adductus (forefoot adduction)
Degree of deformity
mild=heel bisection line passes medial to third toe
moderate-through the third and fourth toes
severe=lateral to fourth toe
treatment of metatarsus adductus
serial casts during first 6 months of life
Clubfoot
equinovarus deformity: heel positioned varus (inwardly deviated) and equinus (plantar flexed)
Positional equinovarus
serial casts
Idiopathic Congenital equinovarus
cast correction, followed by surgical intervention of resistant deformities, braces may be used
tetratologic equinovarus
always required surgical correction and/or muscle balancing procedures
pes planus
flat foot: if painless, then feet are normal
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
“brittle bone” disesase
-defect in bone and/or vessel collagen production
-sillence classification (types I-IV)
-results in osteoporosis, bowed and deformed limbs, spine curvature and bluish sclera, fractures (even utero fractures)
Tx for Osteogenesis imperfecta
prompt fx care
careful handling and positioning
telescoping rodes
bisphosphonate therapy (ex. alendronate (fosamax)
genetic counseling
What is Rickets?
disorder causing mineralization failure, “soft” bones and skeletal deformity
Causes of rickets
-insufficient Vitamin D
-insensitivity to Vitamin D
-renal wasting of vitamin D
-inability to absorb calcium or vitamin D in the gut
Clinical manifestations of Rickets
-short stature
-bowing of the limbs with hypotonia and muscle weakness
Treatment of Rickets
-calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin D levels must be optimized before surgical intervention
Non-structural scoliosis
curvature from a cause other than the spine
Structural scoliosis
-curvature associated with vertebral rotation
-skeletal abn, neuromuscular dz, trauma, extraspinal contractures,, bone infections of the vertebrae, metabolic bone disorders, joint dz and tumors
Idiopathic scolioisis
-no known cause
-onset: infant, juvenile, adolescent
Clinical manifestation of nonstructural scoliosis
mild spinal curvature with prominence of one hip or rounded shoulders
treatment of scoliosis
Bracing: prevents progression, does not cure
-surgical fusion of spine
Structural scoliosis clinical manifestations
asymmetry of hip height, shoulder height, shoulder and scapular (shoulder blade) prominences and rib prominence
Osteomyelitis
infection in bone
-often associated with septic arthritis because an infant’s bone has blood vessels that perforate the growth plate
-begins as a bloody abcess in the metaphysics of the bone
-vertebae may be involved in adolescents and adults-these age groups are affected less often than younger populations
-infection spreads under the periosteum and along the bone shaft or into the bone marrow
-sequestra-sections of dead bone from periosteal separation
-involucrum-periosteal new bone
When is osteomyelitis less common?
after the epiphyseal plates are closed, except in the vertebral body
-infection may develop in any part of a bone and abscesses spread slowly
-destruction of the cortex in a localized area may result in a pathologic fracture
Clinical manifestations of osteomyelitis in infants
fever and failure to move affected limb (pseudoparalysis)
Clinical manifestations of osteomyelitis in children
-fever and systemic signs of toxicitiy
-swelling, fever, tenderness, and decreasing ability to bear weight on or move affected area
-onset can be abrupt
Clinical manifestations of osteomyelitis in adolescents
back pain for several weeks: may be only complaint
Treatment of osteomyelitis
-IV antibiotics or in highly reliable children and families, a combination of IV and oral abx for 6 weeks.
- drainage and imagination of bone: for abscess
-immobilization: for pain control
-if a joint is infected (septic arthritis): it is a surgical emergency: Lysozymes released from the involved neutrophils cause damage to the articular cartilage.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
childhood form of RA
basic pathophysiology: same as adult form
one difference=mode of onset
fewer than 5 joints: pauciarticular arthritis
-more than 5 joints: polyarticular arthritis
-systemic: still disease
Tx of JIA
no cure
DMARDs-used to tx arthritis but not great at eliminating the cause
Differences in JIA and adult RA
-large joints are affected
-spinal changes include subluxation and ankylosis of the cervical spine
-joint pain is not as severe
-antinuclear antibody test is positive
-chronic uveitis is common
-rheumatoid factor is seldom detected
-rheumatoid nodules are common in the heart, lungs, eyes and other organs
-is positive for cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody-antibody we tend to see in RA, autoimmune common that causes destruction of joints
Osteochondrosis
-avascular disease of the bone; insufficient blood supply to growing bones
-several types
-activity-related pain of the affected region that improves with rest
Treatment of osteochondrosis
-antiinflammatory medications
-modification of activites and even immobilization
-reparative correction by revascularization
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
-blood supply to femoral head is interrupted
-self-limiting
-if left untreated leads to destruction of femoral head and dislocation of hip joint
-ossification center first becomes necrotic, collapses and then is gradually remodeled by live bone
Clinical manifestations of Perthes Disease
-knee pain
-spasm on inward rotation of hip and a limitation of internal rotation flexion and abduction
-abnormal gait: Trendelenburg gait or abductor lurch
Treatment of Perthes disease
-containment: keep ball completely in socket
-motion: maintain articular cartilage
-administer antiinflammatory medications and use crutches: for episodes of synovitis and activity modification
–avoid jumping activities that place increased stress on hip during active phase
-serial roentgenograms: to monitor hip placement/degree of damage
-intraarticular injection of bisphosphonates
-surgery may be necessary/complete joint replacement
Osgood-Schlatter disease
-tendinitis of the anterior patellar tendon and osteochondrosis of the tubercle of the tibia
-mild tendinitis to a complete separation of the anterior extension of the tibial epiphysis
Clinical manifestations of Osgood-Schlatter disease
-pain and swelling in affected area, becoming prominent and tender to direct pressure, especially after physical activity
Treatment of Osgood-Schlatter disease
-restriction from strenuous physical activity: 4-8 weeks
-if pain relief is not achieved: cast or brace
-return to unrestricted athletic participation
What is cerebral palsy?
-congenital muscular disorder
-nonprogressive disorder of movement and posture caused by an ischemic insult to the brain
-disease patterns: hemiplegia, diplegia, quadriplegia
Clinical manifestations of Cerebral Palsy
motor milestones are not met
Treatment for Cerebral palsy
-no cure: multidisciplinary approach; surgery
-physical and occupational therapies
-orthotics
-spasticity reduction (selected dorsal rhizotomy, baclofen)
-botulinum-A (Botox) injections
Muscular dystrophies
-group of inherited disorders that cause degeneration of skeletal muscle fiber
-cause progressive symmetric weakness and wasting of skeletal muscle groups
What is the most common muscular dystrophy?
duchenne muscular dystrophy
What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
X-linked recessive inheritance (males only)
-deletion of a segment of DNA or single gene defect on the short arm of the X chromosome
Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene
-encodes for dystrophin protein
What does dystrophin mediate?
-mediates the anchorage of the actin cyto-skeleton of the skeletal muscle fiber to the basement membrane
-poorly anchored fibers tear apart under the repeated stress of contraction; free calcium then enters the muscle cells, causing cell death and fiber necrosis
When do clinical manifestations appear in DMD?
3 years of age
Clinical manifestations of DMD
-slow motor development
-progressive weakness
-muscle wasting
-delayed sitting and standing
-calf hypertrophy
-clumsy, frequently falls, difficulty climbing stairs
-waddling gait
-gower sign: climbing up the legs when rising
Treatment of DMD
-genetic counseling
-oral steroids early in the disease
-range-of-motion exercises, bracing and surgical release of contracture deformities
-multidisciplinary approach
Becker muscular dystrophy
-similar but milder clinical features as compared with DMD
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
-mild form of progressive, autosomal dominant
-facial and shoulder girdles involved
Limb girdle muscular dystrophy
pelvic and shoulder girdles involved
Nonossifying fibroma
benign bone tumor
fibrocytes that have replaced normal bone
Simple bone cysts
benign bone tumor
cystic lesions of central region of the metaphyseal region
Aneurysmal bone cysts
-metaphyseal lesions that occur in a slightly older population than simple bone cysts
-benign bone tumors
Osteoid osteoma
-painful lesions of the diaphysis or metadiaphysis of long bones
-benign bone tumors
What is osteochondroma also called?
exostosis
What is osteochondroma?
bony protuberance of bone, growing near the growth plate can lead to painful deformity
-solitary lesion or inherited syndrome
Fibrous dysplasia
-bone thinning, growths or lesions that can occur in one bone (monostotic) or in multiple bones (polyostotic)
Albright syndrome triad
- polyostotic fibrous dysplasia
- precocious puberty
- cutaneous pigmentation
Osteosarcoma
-malignant bone tumor
-originates from bone-producing mesenchymal cells
-makes osteoid tissue
-deletion of genetic material on the long arm of chromosome 13
-most occurring between 10 and 18 years old
Clinical manifestations of osteosarcoma
pain
treatment of osteosarcoma
-surgery and multiagent chemotherapy
-radiation
What is the most lethal malignant bone tumor that can occur?
ewing sarcoma
What is ewing sarcoma?
–malignant round cell tumor of bone and soft tissue
-occurs in the diaphysis of long bones or in flat bones
clinical manifestations of ewing sarcoma
pain, soft-tissue mass
treatment of ewing sarcoma
-preop chemotherapy followed by radiation or surgical resection or both, with continuation of chemotherapy for 12-18 months
-surgical resection: essential, must get tissues out before they spread
Rhabdomyosarcoma
malignant bone tumor
-arises from embryonal rhabdomyoblasts
clinical manifestations of rhabdomyosarcoma
painless palpable, visible mass
treatment of rhabdomyosarcoma
surgery, radiation, chemotherapy
complete fracture
bone broken all the way through
incomplete fracture
bone damaged but still in one piece
closed or simple (complete or incomplete)-skin intact
open or compound (complete or incomplete): skin is broken
comminuted fracture
-bone breaks into more than 2 fragments
linear fracture
fracture runs parallel to long axis of bone
oblique fracture
fracture of shaft of bone is slanted
spiral fracture
encircles bone
transverse fracture
occurs straight across bone
greenstick fracture
perforates one cortex and splinters spongy bone
torus fracture
cortex buckles but does not break
bowing fracture
longitudinal force is applied to bone
pathologic fracture
break occurs at the site of a preexisting abnormality
stress fracture
fatigue and insufficiency
transchondral
Bone fracture inflammatory phase
-lasts 3-4 days
-bone tissue destruction tiggers an inflammatory response
-hematoma formation-blood vessels that were ruptured
Repair phase of bone fractures
-lasts several days
-capillary ingrowth, mononuclear cells, and fibroblasts transforms hematoma into granulation tissue
-osteoblasts within the procallus (early stage of repair) synthesize collagen and matrix to form callus
Remodeling phase of bone fractures
-lasts months to years
-unnecessary callus is resorbed and trabeculae are formed
-at the end, bone can withstand normal stresses
-structure of bone follows function necessary. remodels itself back to original shape for normal function
bone fracture clinical manifestations
-unnatural alignment
-swelling
-muscle spasm
-tenderness, pain
-impaired sensation
treatment of bone fractures
-closed manipulation, traction (skeletal or skin), open reduction, internal fixation, external fixation
-splints and casts
nonunion
-failure of bone ends to grow together
-gap between broken ends of the bone fills with dense fibrous and fibrocartilaginous tissue
-occasionally, fibrous tissue contains a fluid-filled space that resembles a joint: referred to as false joint or pseudoarthrosis
malunion
healing of bone in an nonanatomic position
delayed union
does not occur until 8-9 months after fracture
Dislocation
temporary displacement of bone from its joint
subluxation
contact between the bones in the joint only partially lost
treatment of dislocation and subluxation
-reduction and immobilization for 2-6 weeks
-exercises
strain
tear or injury to a tendon (fibrous connective tissue that attaches skeletal muscle to bone)
sprain
tear or injury to a ligament (fibrous connective tissue that connects bones)
avulsion
complete separation of tendon or ligament from its bony attachment site
tendinitis
inflammation of a tendon
tendinosis
painful degradation of collagen fibers
bursitis
inflammation of a bursa (inflamed fluid filled sac around area)
-sacs lines with synovial membrane and filled with synovial fluid
-caused by repeated trauma
-septic bursitis: caused by a wound infection
Epicondylitis
inflammation of a tendon where it attaches to a bone
tennis elbow
lateral epicondylitis
golfer’s elbow
medial epicondylitis
treatment for tendinopathy and bursitis
-systemic analgesics, ice or heat applications, or local injection of an anesthetic and a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation
-bursitis: aspiration to drain excess fluid
-physical therapy
muscle strain
-sudden, forced motion, causing muscle to become stretched beyond its normal capacity
-causes local muscle damage
-can also involve tendons
-regardless of the cause of trauma, muscle cells can usually regenerate
-may take up to 6 weeks
myositis ossificans
-also called heterotopic ossification
-complication of local muscle injury
-inflammation of muscular tissue with subsequent calcification and ossification of muscle
-rider’s bone in equestrians
-drill bone in infantry soldiers
-thigh muscles in football players
-muscles that are overused, build up of calcium deposits
rhabdomyolysis
life-threatening complication of severe muscle trauma with muscle cell loss
-crush syndrome vs. crush injury
-compartment syndrome
-rapid breakdown of muscle that causes release of intracellular contents-toxic to tissues leading to inflammation in space
-protein pigment myoglobin into extracellular space and bloodstream
classic triad of rhabdomyolysis
- muscle pain
- weakness
- dark urine (from myoglobin)
treatment of rhabdo
rapid IV hydration to maintain adequate kidney flow
hyperkalemia-may require temporary hemodialysis
compartment syndrome
-a complication of fractures
-blood flow to affected area is comprised because of increased venous pressure, leading to decreased arterial inflow, ischemia, and edema-increases pressure on blood vessels and shuts off blood flow can lead to permanent necrosis
Clinical manifestations of compartment syndrome
pain: out of proportion to injury
paresthesia
pallor
pulsenessness
paralysis (late sign)
treatment of compartment snydrome
immediate fasciotomy and debridement
emergency treatment may be required to safe affected limb
osteoporosis
-porous bone
-poorly mineralized bone
bone density <648mg/cm2
normal bone density
833 mg/cm2
osteopenic bone
-decreased bone mass
-833-648 mg/cm2
Causes of osteoporosis
-decreased levels of estrogen and testosterone
-decreased activity level
-inadequate levels of vitamins d and calcium or mag
-alterations in osteoprotegerin (OPG), receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL), and receptor activator of nuclear factor kB (RANK)
postmenopausal osteoporosis
increased osteoclast activity
changes in OPG
insulin-like growth factor (IGF)
family history
glucocorticoids effect on bone density
increase RANKL expression and inhibit OPG production by osteoblasts, leading to lower bone density
types of osteoporosis
Perimenopausal
iatrogenic-drug cause
regional-osteo at particular region from trauma in area
postmenopausal-estrogen levels way down
-glucocorticoid induced
-age-related bone loss
clinical manifestations of osteoporosis
-pain
-bone deformity
-fractures
-kyphosis (hunchback)
diminished height
prevention of osteoporosis
-regular moderate weight bearing exercises
-calcium intake sufficient to maintain normal calcium balance during adolescence
-sufficient intake of magnesium
treatment of osteoporosis
-estrogen
-biphosphonates, denosumab (Prolia), teriparatide (Forteo), parathyroid hormone (PTH) 1-84
osteomalacia
-deficiency of vitamin D lowers the absorption of calcium from the intestines
-mineralization is inadequate or delayed
-bone formation progresses to osteoid formation but calcification does not occur, result is soft bones
clinical manifestations of osteomalacia
-pain
-bone fractures
-vertebral collapse
-bone malformation
-waddling gait
treatment of osteomalacia
-adjust serum calcium and phosphorus levels to normal
-suppress secondary hyperthyroidism
–chelate bone aluminum
-administer calcium carbonate to decrease hyperphosphatemia
-administer dietary supplements of vitamin D
-use renal dialysis
-renal transplantation for renal osteodystrophy
Pagets disease (osteitis deformans)
state of increase metabolic activity of bone
-is abnormal and bone resorption and formation are excessive
-enlarges and softens the affected bones
-most often affects axial skeleton
clinical manifestations of Paget disease
-brain compression
-impaired motor function
-deafness
-atrophy of optic nerve
treatment of paget disease
bisphosphonates and calcitonin
osteomyelitis
-usually caused by staphylococcal infxn
-often outside the body (exogenous); can be from bloodborne (endogenous) infection
-infection spreads under the periosteum and along the bone shaft or into bone marrow
-in adults: affects cortex
-sequestra: sections of dead bone from periosteal separation
-involucrum: periosteal new bone
clinical manifestations of osteomyelitis
-acute and chronic inflammation
-fever
-pain
-necrotic bone
treatment of osteomyelitis
-abx
-debridement
-surgery
-hyperbaric O2 therapy
Malignant bone tumors
increased nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio
-irregular borders
-excess chromatin
-prominent nucleolus
-increase in mitotic rate-hallmark of cancer cells
Geographic bone destruction
well-defined margins of lytic bone with normal bone
moth-eaten bone destruction
areas of partially destroyed bone adjacent to completely lytic areas
permeative bone destruction
-abnormal lytic bone imperceptibly merges with surrounding normal bone
38% of all bone tumors
osteosarcoma
What is osteosarcoma located?
in metaphyses of long bones
50% occur around knees
Osteosarcoma is predominant in:
adolescents and young adults
occurs in seniors with history of radiation therapy
contain masses of osteoids: bone-forming tumors
osteosarcoma
streamers: noncalcified bone matrix and callus
What is a tumor of middle-ages and older adults?
chondrosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma
-produces cartilage or chondroid
-infiltrates trabeculae in spongy bone; is frequently in the metaphyses or diaphysis of long bones
-contains lobules of hyaline cartilage that expand and enlarge the bone with no ossification
-causes erosion of the cortex and can expand into the neighboring soft tissues
chondrosarcoma treatment
wide-surgical excision-damaged area and surrounding area
fibrosarcoma
-firm, fibrous masses of collagen, malignant fibroblasts and osteoclast-like cells
-usually affects metaphyses of femur or tibia
-metastasis to lungs is common
fibrosarcoma clinical manifestations
-pain
-swelling
-local tenderness
-palpable mass
-limitation of motion
-pathologic fracture
tx of fibrosarcoma
radical sx and amputation
giant cell tumor
-causes extensive bone resorption as a result of osteoclastic origin
-slow relentless growth rate; metastasis rare
where is giant cell tumor located?
epiphyses of femur, tibia, radius or humerus
clinical manifestations of giant cell tumor
-pain
-local swelling
-limitation of movement
tx of giant cell tumor
cryosurgery and resection with adjuvant polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) for bone grafts
noninflammatory joint disease is differentiated by:
-absence of synovial membrane inflammation
-lack of systemic s/s
-normal synovial fluid
arthropathies
disease of joints
Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease)
-common age-related disorder of synovial joints
-inflammatory joint disease
-loss of articular cartilage, sclerosis of underlying bone, formation of bone spurs (osteophytes)
-incidence increases with age
clinical manifestations of OA
-pain, stiffness, enlargement of the joint, tenderness, limited motion, deformity
-joint swelling in the fingers: heberden and bouchard nodes
-joint effusion: exudate or blood entering the joint
treatment of OA
-rest of involved joint until inflammation subsides
-aerobic exercise of ROM
-cane, crutches or walker
-weight loss if obese
-analgesic and antiinflammatory drugs
-magnetic bracelets and acupuncture
-intraarticular injection of high-molecular weight viscosupplements to increase joint fluid particularly hyaluronic acid
-sx:joint replacement
Arthritis
-inflammatory damage or destruction in the synovial membrane or articular cartilage
-systemic signs of inflammation: fever, leukocytosis, malaise, anorexia and hyperfibrinogenemia
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
inflammatory joint disease
-systemic autoimmune destruction to synovial membranes and joints
-presence of rheumatoid factors: RA or RF test
-antibodies (IgG and IgM against antibodies)
-joint fluid with inflammatory exudate
clinical manifestations of RA
-symmetric joint swelling, joint deformities
-rheumatoid nodules in organs
caplan syndrome
-autoantibodies RF
-significantly more specific serum marker, anticitrullinated protein antibody (ACPA)
-present for years to decades before synovial or radiographic changes become apparent
RA evaluation (four or more of the following):
-morning joint stiffness lasting atleast 1 hour
-arthritis of 3 or more joint areas
-arthritis of the hand joints
-symmetric arthritis
-rheumatoid nodules
-abnormal amounts of serum RF
-radiographic changes
treatment of RA
-DMARDs such as:
methotrexate-first line
azathioprine
sulfasalazine
-hydroxychloroquine
-leflunomide
cyclosporine
biologic DMARDS: meds affect specific processes in the development of RA: tumor necrosis factor inhibitors
-monoclonal antibodies
-NSAIDS
-glucocorticoids and intraarticular steroid inj.
-sx: synovectomy or joint replacement
Ankylosing spondylitis
chronic inflammatory joint disease of spine or sacroiliac joints, causing stiffening and fusion of joints
-uncontrolled bone formation
-enthesis: primary proposed site where ligaments, tendons, and joint capsule are inserted into bone
what is ankylosing spondylitis strongly associated with?
human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27)
clinical manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis
-low back pain
-stiffness
-pain
-restricted motion
-bamboo spine
-loss of normal lumbar curvature
treatment of ankylosing spondylitis
physical therapy: maintenance of skeletal mobility and prevention of natural progression of contractures
-support groups
-NSAIDS
corticosteroids
gout
metabolic disorder that disrupts the body’s control of uric acid production or excretion
-exhibits high levels of uric acid in the blood and other body fluids
-occurs when uric acid concentration increases to high enough levels to crystallize
-crystals deposit in connective tissue throughout the body
if prolonged in joints: gouty arthritis
tophi: small, white visible nodules
what are precursors of gout?
purines
causes of gout
purine synthesis or breakdown accelerated
poor uric acid secretion in kidneys
mechanisms for crystal deposition in gout
-low body temps
-decreased albumin or glycosaminoglycan levels
-changes in ion concentration and pH
-trauma
-low pH
asymptomatic hyperuricemia
urate level high with no symptoms
tophaceous gout
urate crystal deposits (tophi) appear in cartilage, synovial membranes, tendons and soft tissues
clinical manifestations of gout
-pain in great toe
-worse at night
-increase in serum urate concentration-hyperuricemia
-recurrent attacks of monoarticular arthritis: inflammation of a single joint
-deposits of monosodium urate monohydrate (tophi) in and around joints
-renal dz, involving glomerular, tubular and interstitial tissues and blood vessels
-formation of renal stones
treatment of gout
-NSAIDS and xanthine oxidase inhibitors (block formation of uric acid) : Allopurinol and febuxostat
-acute attacks: colchicine and NSAIDS
-hydrocortisone: may be injected into joint
-ice: for inflammation of joint
-avoidance of weight-bearing movements on involved joint until acute attack subsides
-weight reduction
-avoidance of alcohol
-consumption of low-fat dairy products, cherries, soybeans and vegetable sources of protein
physiologic contracture
muscle fiber shortening without an action potential
cause: failure of the SR (calcium pump) even with available ATP
-usually temporary
-ex eye twitch
pathologic contracture
muscle shortening caused by muscle spasm or weakness
-plentiful ATP and occurs despite a normal action potential
-permanent
fibromyalgia
chronic widespread joint and muscle pain, fatigue and tender points
-CNS dysfunction: amplified pain transmission and interpretation-central sensitization
fibromyalgia symptoms
increased sensitivity to touch, absence of inflammation, fatigue and sleep disturbances
diffuse, chronic pain
-9 pairs (18) of tender points; must have tenderness in 11 of these tender points
possible factors of fibromyalgia
-flu-like viral illness
-chronic fatigue snydrome
-HIV
-lyme dz
-meds
-physical or emotional trauma
treatment of fibromyalgia
medications that improve sleep and vitamin D supplementation
-pregabalin
CBT, exercise, meds, education
chronic fatigue syndrome (myalgic encephalomyelitis)
-debilitating and complex disorder
-profound fatigue, neurologic energy production and immune impairments
chronic fatigue syndrome possible causes
-CNS dysregulation
-cardiovascular and immune system abnormalities
-immune system abnormalities
-chronic proinflammatory cytokines
-dysfunction of cellular energy metabolism
-dysfunction of ion transport
-people with lyme disease
clinical manifestations of chronic fatigue syndrome
-unrestful sleep
-debilitating fatigue made worse by physical or mental exercise (postexertional fatigue)
-muscle pain
-noninflammatory joint pain
-headaches
-flu-like symptoms
-memory or concentration problems
treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome
-consider psychosocial factors and symptomatic and supportive care
-acupuncture, massage and therapeutic touch
Disuse atrophy
-normal size of muscle cells are reduced as a result of prolonged inactivity
-bed rest, trauma, casting or nerve damage
-oxidative stress causes decreased protein synthesis and increased proteolysis
-prevention and tx: isometric movements and passive lengthening exercises
myotonia
delayed muscle relaxation after voluntary contractions
Cause: lack of chloride
treatment: medication to reduce muscle fiber excitability
periodic paralysis
-autosomal dominant inherited mutations of the skeletal muscle channels; muscle cannot contract
hypokalemic periodic paralysis
alteration in potassium ion channels regulated by T3
Treatment of hypokalemic periodic paralysis
potassium-sparing diuretics; high salt diet
long term: acetazolamide, dichlorphenamide, low-salt diet
hyperkalemic periodic paralysis
-genetic mutation of sodium channels
treatment of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis
small carb-rich meals, light exercise, and IV calcium gluconate
thyrotoxicosis
proximal weakness, paresis of extraocular muscles (exophthalmic ophthalmoplegia)
hypothyroidism
decrease in muscle mass and strenth with weak, flabby skeletal muscles and sluggish movements
familial hypomagnesemia
autosomal recessive disease, affecting the renal system causing hypomagnesemia and secondary hypocalcemia
mcArdle disease
-disease of energy metabolism
-myophosphorylase deficiency
Acid maltase deficiency or Pompe disease
-disease of energy metabolism
-glycogen
myoadenylate deaminase deficiency
disease of energy metabolism
myositis
-viral, bacterial and parasitic myositis
tuberculosis and sarcoidosis: granulomas found in muscle
trichinellosis: muscle stiffness; tx: corticosteroids and antiparasitic agents
viral infections: acute myositis–>muscle pain, tenderness, signs of inflammation and CK elevation
myopathy
-term applied to a primary muscle disorder
-affects muscle strength, tone and bulk
-associated with weakness-usually significant weakness and atrophy
-injections of drugs can affect muscle fibers (local trauma to the muscle fibers from direct effects of the needle)
treatment of polymyositis, dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis
-immunosuppressive drugs
-corticosteroids initially
-high dose IVIG
-azathioprine and methotrexate
-creatine supplements
-physical therapy
inclusion body myositis
degenerative changes of muscle
accumulation of multiple proteins with muscle fibers
-evidence of Endoplasmic reticular stress with misfolding of proteins
-weakness of the wrist and finger flexors as well as asymmetric atrophy and quad weakness
polymyositis
generalized muscle inflammation mediated by T cells
dermatomyositis
polymyositis, accompanied with skin rash, humorally mediated