Exam 1 Flashcards
What are the most common sites involved in Paget’s Disease
Cranium and long bones of LE
Mechanism of action of Polysynaptic Inhibitors
Decrease polysynaptic reflex activity, which causes a decrease in alpha motor neuron excitability
Bacteria spread from preexisting infections from other body sites by the blood
Hematogenous osteomyelitis
Best therapy for chronic osteomyelitis
Minimal response to antibiotics; aggressive surgery
What happens to the Soleus in humans during the chronic stage (>3 yrs) of a SCI?
80% drop in torque
Complete change to FT muscle fibers, no longer fatigue resistant
Life threatening complications of Rhabdomyolysis
Myoglobinuric acute renal failure, hyperkalemia, cardiac arrest, compartment syndromes
Segmental fracture
Complete fracture resulting, fracture with 2 or more pieces in a single bone that don’t interconnect.
What is the structure and function of bone?
Calcified CT: Ca added to collagen/CT matrix
Homeostatic storage of Ca and P for blood
Spasms involves what kind of injury
Increased tenson of skeletal muscle after musculoskeltal injuries/inflammation. Involves nerve impingement, muscle strain/overuse, chemical or mechanical stimuli in PNS
Solutions for drugs and rehab
Schedule PT when sedative effects are minimal, discuss weakness implications with MD, for spasticity use PT to promote normal physiological motor control, for spasms use PT to improve strength/posture/flexibility/proper body mechanics
Adverse reactions for drugs in rehab
Muscle weakness, decreased muscle tone, sedation, dizziness, ataxia
Treatment of osteosarcoma
Chemo (30% can be completely cured), resection of tumor
A genetic defect that results in a mutation of gene for Type I collagen which results in defective bone or osteoid formation
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Common fracture sites of the elderly
Proximal femur, proximal humerus, vertebrae, pelvis
Myositis
Inflammatory muscular conditions caused by injury or an infectious pathogen
Gabapentin (Neurontin) mechanism of action
Decrease spasticity by raising level of inhibition in spinal cord, decreasing excitation of alpha motor neuron
-sarcoma
Malignant cancers; metastasize to other tissues
Steps in growth of the epiphyseal plates:
A region of cartilage grows and lengthens the bone–>cartilage cells die–>BVs, bone marrow, and bone cells invade empty space depositing collagen and minerals–>epiphyseal plates close 18-20 y/o
Most common malignant tumors are derived from:
Metastasized tumors from other organs
Late complications of Rhabdomyolysis
Compartment syndromes, ischemia, systemic disorders, death
Dowager’s Hump
compression fracture of the vertebrae resulting in back pain/kyphosis; also seen in postmenopausal women
Osteomyelitis cast care
Cover rough edges, monitor pt sensation/circulation/drainage, Increased temp, redness, localized heat, and swelling need to be reported
Risk factors Rhabdomyolysis
Trauma, untrained individuals in extreme exercise, Meds (Statins, AZT), alcohol abuse, etc.
2 factors that contribute to degree of immobilization-induced atrophy:
Degree: number of joints muscle crosses
Normal use and % slow twitch muscle fibers
Clinical features of Osteoarthritis
Pain relieved by rest, joint stiffness 15-20 minutes after sitting/sleeping, reduced ROM, crepitus, deformities (varus/valgus), muscle spasm, contractures, atrophy
Features of Myotonic dystrophy
Weakness/atrophy of face, slurred speech/ptosis, well-preserved posterior cervical muscles, limited muscle involvement in limbs, frontal baldness
Symptoms in the hands and feet for Osteoarthritis
“DOH”
Heberden’s Nodes at DIPs
Hallux valgus and bunion at 1st MTP
Fibrous union
Bony fracture defect is replaced with a fibrous scar instead of mineralized bone
Too much stress: disrupt BF
Malignant bone tumor of young people. More in men. (10-25)
Osteosarcoma
What is the fiber size of the spinal ST soleus fibers?
2700 um2
-oma, -blastoma
Benign cancers; can’t metastasize
Myelogenic tumors
Originate from bone marrow cells
Arthrodesis
Surgical immobilization or fusion of jt causing artificial ankylsos
Avascular necrosis of the vertebrae; seen as kyphoscoliosis in adolescents
Scheuermann’s Disease
Gouty Arthritis
Metabolic disease characterized by disturbance in purine metabolism resulting in Na urate crystals
Adverse effects of Polysynaptic inhibitors
Drowsiness, nausea, vertigo, dependence, death
Clinical features of benign bone tumors
Appear as bumps on outer bone or nodules inside bone
Pain if tumor is expansive, removed is cause pain
How is pus created in infection?
Neutrophils die b/c of bacteria and acid pH
Clinical features Osteoporosis
back pain/kyphosis, 15cm of height lost, long bone fractures, Ca/P/alkaline P levels normal, 30-50% reduction via X-ray
Arthroplasty
Reshaping the joint and implanting an artificial joint surface or prosthesis
Softening of bone w/o loss of bony matrix, but loss in mineralization of bone by Ca and/or P
Osteomalacia
Death of bone not caused by bacteria:
Aseptic necrosis
Characteristics of Chondrosarcomas
Large malignant tumor that infiltrates trabeculae in spongy bone. Occurs most in metaphysis or diaphysis of long bones
Mild form of Osteogenesis imperfecta
Later in life that can increase susceptibility to bony fractures
What is spasticity
Injury to the CNS. Involves Increase tonic stretch reflex, tone, muscle weakness, discrease visco-elastic properties
Treatment giant cell tumors
Cryosurgery and resection, bone grafts, amputation
Mechanism of action for Diazapam (Valium)
Increase central inhibitory effects of GABA. Has sedative effects in the brain
Compression Fracture
Fracture is wedged or squeezed together on 1 side of bone
Special concerns for Botox in Rehab patients
Complement rehab, allow for aggressive PT to prevent reinjury, PTs need to identify pts who don’t need meds anymore
Remodeling of bone is done in response to:
Structural needs: support
Biochemical roles: Ca and P metabolism
Rhabdomyolysis effects on the kidneys
Heme casts causes obstruction, tubular necrosis, renal ischemia, electrolyte abnormalities
Causes of Secondary Osteoarthritis
Joint trauma, long-term stress, instability, neurologic disorders (Charcot, diabetic neuropathy), Hemophilia, HyperPTH (chronic bleeding in jts)
Symptoms of Ewing’s Sarcoma
Pain/swelling progressive, flulike symptoms (low-grade fever)
Clinical features Rheumatoid Arthritis
“Flare” consists of increased pain, swelling, decreased function/ROM, low grade fever, loss of appetite, fatigue, anemia
Later symptoms of myotonic dystrophy
proximal limb weakness, myotonic symptoms, slow steady progression of disease associated with organ system abnormalities
Clinical manifestations of Osteomyelitis
Fever, pain, guarding, over metaphysis of bone
What other bodily abnormalities will result in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (reduction Type I collagen)
Thin skin, thin dental enamel, floppy mitral valve, bluish hue to normally white sclera of eye
Treatment for Osteomyelitis
Antibiotics
Surgery
Duration of treatment: 3-6 wks
Parenteral-oral antibiotics
Compartment syndrome
Edema around fracture applies pressure to regional BVs causing loss of blood supply to muscle and muscle death
Treatment of Ewing’s Sarcoma
Surgery, radiation, chemo
Tumor of adult women (20-40). Some are malignant and some are benign
Giant Cell tumors
Adverse effects of statins and Rhabdomyolysis reduced by:
Cautious use of statins w/ impaired renal function, use lowest ED, careful monitoring, discontinue statins w/ muscle toxicity
S/S compartment syndrome
Decrease motor function, diminish reflexes, pain, burning, paresthesias
Mechanism of Action for Baclofen
Binds to GABA-B (G-protein mediated) inhibiting transmission w/in spinal cord
Steps of muscle fiber repair
Damaged cellular components digested–>Satellite cells proliferate–>Satellite cells form myotubes and muscle fibers regaining cell function
What does local swelling and redness mean?
Infection has spread out of the metaphysis into subperiostal space
Pathophysiology Paget’s Disease
3 phases:
Destructive phase (Inc. osteoclast) Mixed phase (destructive phase = new bone) Osteosclerotic phase (thickened trabeculae, abnormal compact bone)
Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis
“PBR”
Bouchard’s Nodes at PIPs
Deformity and dislocation at MCP jts, ulnar deviation of fingers w/ anterior slippage of PIPs
How are chondrosarcomas rated?
Grade I-III based on maturity and level of cartilage cell differentiation.
Grade III is the worse.
Neurovascular injury
damage to arteries and nerves around the injury site
S/S fat embolism
w/in 1 week post surgery. Subtle behavior and orientation changes, Dyspnea, chest pain, diaphoresis, pallor, cyanosis, rash
Botox mechanism of action
Bind to ACh containing vesicles at NMJ, block release of ACh
Treatment Gouty Arthritis
Meds for control of inflammation and uric acid, rest, elevation, ice or moist heat (uric acid more likely to precipitate out with ice)
How are growth plate injuries classified?
I-V depending on tissue involvement
I and II are best possible diagnosis
Botox and its use for local spastic disorders
CVA
Adverse effects of Dantrolene
Muscle weakness, hepatotoxicity, fatal hepatitis, drownsiness/dizziness/nausea
Not an effective drug
Primary Osteoporosis
Idiopathic (young w/ normal gonad fxn)
Postmenopausal
Senile
How does the Soleus muscle become faster after transection?
Sarcoplasmic reticulum changed increased Ca transport ability
What are the 3 stages of muscle fiber repair
I. Inflammation: macrophages digest
II. Proliferation of Satellite cells (3-4 days)
III. Synthesis of new myofibrillar proteins (~6 mos)
Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
Pain in buttocks/upper anterior/medial thigh, “+” Patrick’s test
Pain crepitus, effusion during WB
Affects facet joints, radicular pain
Complications of intrathecal baclofen
Pump malfunction leading to OD, catheter obstruction, tolerance with long-term
Transverse fracture
Complete fracture resulting in smooth or serrated surfaces perpendicular to the long axis of bone. Caused by direct or indirect forces. Usually bending
Factors effecting fracture healing
Age (children faster), general health (diabetes, PVD), Nutrition smoking, local infection
Factors that disrupt healing of fractured bone
Appropriate immobilization, too much immobilization: reduces mineralization
Too little immobilization: reduce BF