Final Exam [Lecture] Flashcards
What is Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy?
Syndrome of clubbing of the digits, periostitis of the long tubular bones & arthritis
What is Secondary Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy associated with?
- Pulmonary Disease
- Cardiac Disease
- Hepatic Disease
- Intestinal Disease
What does Secondary Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy occur with?
MCly with Pulmonary or Pleural Tumors
Clinical Features of Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy:
- Joint Pain
- Digital Clubbing
- Prominent frontal cerebroid wrinkles
- Hyperhydrosis
- Coarse facial features
Radiographic Features of Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy:
- Hypertrophy of Bone
- Solid Periosteal Reaction MC in Lower Extremity
- Metaphyseal and Diaphyseal
Treatment for Primary & Secondary Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy:
Primary: Cosmetic
Secondary: Tx of cause (tumor, heart defect, etc.)
Suppurative Definition
Pus-Forming
Osteomyelitis Definition
Infection of Bone Marrow
Sequestrum Definition
Segment of necrotic bone separated from living bone
Involcrum Definition
Periosteal new bone surrounding dead bone
Cloaca Definition
Opening in involcrum which allows drainage of necrotic material and pus
Sinus tract Definition
Passage leading to skin surface from infected bone
Fistula Definition
Tract leading to internal organs
Who is Predisposed to Osteomyelitis?
- Immunocompromised
- Alcoholics
- Newborns
- Intravenous Drug Abusers
- Diabetics
- Hemodialysis
- Post-Surgery
Infectious Organism in Osteomyelitis:
Streptococcus Aureus
