MSK Flashcards
What test would you conduct that is suggestive of a medial meniscus ligament tear.
McMurry’s
a positive Lachman’s test is a tear in what ligament
ACL
what is the name given to the disease where there is avascular necrosis of the femoral head. presenting in children 4-8 years old
Perthes disease
How does perthes disease present.
Hip pain, limp and stiffness
what are the 4 for X-ray findings for oesteoarthirits.
Loss of joint space
subcondrial cysts
subcondrial sclerosis (whitening)
Osteofromations
what are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis that is not seen in OA
Early morning stiffness more than 30 minutes,
worse in the morning and at rest, increase inflammatory markers, Symmetrical, Small joints of hands and feet. acute onset
what are the symptoms of OA that is not seen in RA
early morning stiffness of less than 30 minutes, Slow onset, Pain worse in the evening, Worse on movement, Knees and hips, synovial joints, effusions,
What does the term “jellying” mean in OA
Pain stops after excercise but then 10 minutes later stiffness.
what is the general management of OA and examples
Pain relief and movement: paracetamol, NSAIDS, Opiods, Tramadol, Capsaicin, physio, Podiatry …. IA injection of steroids. surgery
what is the management of RA and examples
NSAIDS, Steroids, DMARDS standard or biologics.
name examples of standard DMARS
methotrexate, Sulfasalazine, hydroxychloriquine, lefimoride
name examples of biologic DMARS
ANTI TNFs, IL6 inhibitors, ritoximab, JAK inhibitors,
What condition causes bones to be weak and easily fractured. Includes blue sclera of the eyes
Osteogenesis imperfecta
What condition is known as Concrete bones?
Osteopetosis
What is the most common fracture when falling onto outstretched arms
Distal shaft of the radius
