MSK Flashcards
1
Q
What is avascular necrosis?
A
reduced blood supply to bone
2
Q
What are the possible causes of avascular necrosis?
A
- trauma
- corticosteroid therapy
- sickle cell disease
- connective tissue disease
3
Q
Why are long-term steroids often given after surgery?
A
immune suppression
4
Q
What is renal osteodystrophy?
A
- complication of CKD
- due to reduced activated Vit D causing osteomalacia
5
Q
What is the classic presentation of nephrotic syndrome?
A
- oedema in ankle and periorbit (around eye)
- forthy urine
- protein in urine
6
Q
What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome?
A
minimal change disease (foot process effacement only on electron microscopy of renal biopsy)
