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MSK Flashcards

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What is osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis is a Bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases

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2
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What is first line treatment for osteoporosis?

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Alendronic acid

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What is ankylosing spondylitis

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Type of arthritis of the spine usually presenting in younger males aged 20-30 years old

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What are 3 key symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis

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  1. Lower back stiffness with rapid onset
  2. Stiffness worse in the morning
  3. Experience night pain, improves getting up
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5
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What is schooners test?

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For ankylosing spondylitis

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6
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What does schobers test include?

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  1. Reduced chest expansion
  2. Reduced lateral flexion
  3. Reduced forward flexion
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7
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What investigations work for ankylosing spondylitis?>

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X-ray

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What are 4 key findings on X-ray for ankylosing spondylitis

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  1. Sacroillitis
  2. Squaring of the lumbar vertebrae
  3. Bamboo spine
  4. Syndesmophytes
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9
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What are the tx for ankylosing spondylitis?

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  1. Regular exercise, swimming and physio?
  2. NSAIDs
    DMARDS (sulphasalazine) - if joint involvement
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10
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What is scleroderma

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Condition causing hardened/sclerosed skin and other connective tissues

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11
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What is CREST?

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Calcinosis
Raynauds phenomenon
Oesophageal dysmotility
Sclerodactylyl
Telangiectasia

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12
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What is scleroderma associated with?

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Anti-centromere antibodies

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Tightening of the face and distal limbs is a sign of?

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Scleroderma

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14
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what is gout?

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Form of microcrystal synovitis

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How is gout caused?

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Deposition of monosodium urate monohydrate in the synovium

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16
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What is the major management choice for hour?

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NSAIDs or Colchine

17
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When is colchicine used?

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If previous peptic ulcer history

18
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What other treatments can be used for gout??

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Intra-articular steroid injections and allopurinol

19
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What is Sjögren’s syndrome

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Autoimmune disorder affecting exocrine glands = dry mucosal surfaces

20
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What are 5 features of sjorgrens syndrome

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Dry…
1. Eyes
2. Mouths
3. Vagina
4. Raynauds
5. Arthralgia

21
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What is arthralgia

A

Joint stiffness

22
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Tx for Sjögren’s syndrome?

A

Artificial salvia and tears
Pilocarpine to stimulate saliva production

Year 4 - Elderly, Neuro & MSK (3 decks)

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