MSK Flashcards

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What are some inflammatory markers?

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Elevated ESR and CRP

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In joint disease, what is the first line anti-inflammatories used?

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NSAIDs

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MOA of NSAIDs

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block cytokine synthesis, specifically prostaglandins

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Which NSAIDs inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2?

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ibuprofen, naproxen

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Why do some NSAIDs cause increase risk of peptid ulcers?

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COX-1 inhibition decreases prostaglandin synthesis in gut

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Which type of NSAIDs have fewer GI side effects?

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selective COX-2 inhibitors

drugs ending in “-coxib” (eg. Celecoxib/Celebrex)

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Types of inflammatory arthritis

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RA, spondyloarthritis, infection, crystal-induced

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Types of non-inflammatory arthritis

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osteoarthritis, trauma, hemarthrosis

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Inflammatory vs non-inflammatory symptoms

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Inflammatory - aggravated by rest (eg. prolonged morning stiffness), relief with use, symmetric

Non-inflammatory - aggravated by use, relieved by rest, asymmetric

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AC joint connects what?

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acromion to the clavicle

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What are muscles of the rotator cuff? What are their actions?

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"SITS"
Supraspinatus – abduction
Infraspinatus – ER
Teres minor – ER
Subscapularis – IR
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Which rotator cuff muscles is most often injured?

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suprapinatus

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PE findings of AC joint osteoarthritis

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Tenderness over AC joint

Cross-arm test (pain cause by flexion and adduction of arm)

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Pathophysiology of rotator cuff impingement

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rotator cuff pinched underneath acromion

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Patient comes in because increasing shoulder pain and weakness. Says she can’t lift arm above her shoulder to brush her hair. Likely dx?

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Rotator cuff tear or impingement

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Test that isolates supraspinatus? How is it done?

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Empty can test: elevate and abduct shoulders with thumbs down. Push down on patient’s arms.

Pain = rotator cuff tear of supraspinatus

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What are some PE tests for shoulder impingement?

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Neer test – Move fully pronated arm in forced flexion (SUBACROMIAL)

Hawkins test – arm is forward elevated to 90 degrees, then forcibly internally rotated (SUPRASPINATUS)

Pain with either is indicative of impingement

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How is apprehension test done? What does it test?

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anterior instability

Arm abducted to 90 deg while examiner externally rotates arm and applies anterior pressure to humerus

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Test indicating positive labral tear

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“clunk sign”
O’Brien test
Speeds (bicep tendonitis)

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Test that shows complete rotator cuff tear

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Drop arm test

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Pathophysiology of carpal tunnel syndrome

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median nerve compression as it runs through carpal tunnel

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What forms the carpal tunnel?

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carpal bones and flexor retinaculum

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Which fingers are affected in carpal tunnel?

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median nerve distribution - thumb, index, middle, radial half of ring finger

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What is a sign of severe cases of carpal tunnel?

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atrophied thenar eminence

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Positive tests for carpal tunnel
Tinel's sign - pain and tingling with percussion of flexor retinaculum Phalen's Test - press back of hands together (full wrist flexion) and hold, reproduces sx's within 60 seconds *more accurate than Tinel's
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Diagnostic testing for carpal tunnel
EMG testing
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Carpal tunnel treatment
``` Avoid repetitive movements (typing) Night splint NSAIDS Steroid injection If symptoms constant than need surgical release of flexor retinaculum ```
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Lateral epicondylitis aka _________ and medial epicondylitis aka _________.
``` lateral = tennis elbow medial = golfers elbow ```
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Epicondylitis treatment
``` Rest ice Injection Stop repetitive activity Counterforce brace Physical Therapy ```
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Etiology of lateral epicondylitis caused by what repetitive movement?
wrist supination and extension * medial is pronation and flexion
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Causes of AC joint separation injury
Direct blow | FOOSH
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When should AC joint separation be surgically corrected?
Type I, II: non-surgical; sling, analgesics, ice Type III: possible surgery in athletes and heavy laborers Type IV, V, VI: refer
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Most common shoulder dislocation
anterior dislocation (95%)
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Tests for shoulder dislocation
Positive apprehension sign | Positive sulcus sign
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How is shoulder dislocation treated?
manual reduction
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What is a Boxer's fracture?
fracture of 5th metacarpal
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Boxer's fracture treatment
Ulnar gutter splint Closed reduction pinning ORIF
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What is a Colles fracture?
distal radius fracture with dorsal angulation of hand and wrist = dinner fork deformity FOOSH most common wrist injury
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Colles fracture treatment
Closed reduction and immobilization Surgical correction if unable to achieve a stable satisfactory reduction.
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Gamekeeper's Thumb is an injury to what structure?
ulnar collateral ligament of thumb | tear or avulsion at insertion on proximal phalanx
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Signs of Gamekeeper's Thumb
Instability of the metacarpal joint of the thumb Weak pinch or grasp Swelling or bruising of the thenar eminence
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Treatment of Gamekeeper's Thumb
Minor tears: thumb spica Significant tears: surgical repair
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Most commonly fractured carpal bone
scaphoid
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Hallmark finding of scaphoid fracture
painful palpation of anatomical snuffbox
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Diagnostic imaging for scaphoid fracture
MRI, may be missed on XR
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Treatment of scaphoid fracture
Treat if suspected! Thumb spica cast Surgical correction
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subluxation of radial head past annular ligament =
Nursemaid's elbow
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Nursemaid's elbow mechanism of injury
pulling on extended arm of child
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Treatment of Nursemaid's elbow
Reduction: supinate wrist and extend the elbow while applying pressure over radial head
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What does a fat pad sign indicate on XR?
occult elbow fracture
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Time duration of acute vs chronic MSK conditions
acute less than 6 wks | chronic more than 12 wks
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How to test for herniated disc?
+ SLR L5 nerve effects: decreased ankle and great toe strength, numb medial foot S1 nerve effects: numb posterior calf and lateral foot, weak plantar flexion, diminished Achilles reflex
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What is the narrowing of the spinal canal resulting in compression of spinal cord or nerve roots?
spinal stenosis
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Causes of spinal stenosis
``` Herniated disc Osteoarthritis Compression fractures Trauma Tumor Inflammation Congenital - narrow spinal canal ```
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Define radiculopathy
pain, weakness or numbness radiating down a particular nerve distribution
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What is shopping cart sign? What does it indicate?
relief of back pain when bending forward and pushing a shopping cart sign of spinal stenosis
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Most herniated discs occur where?
L4/L5 and L5/S1
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Patient comes in because of… Saddle anesthesia Bowel or bladder incontinence Sexual dysfunction Pain in the lower extremities
Cauda equina syndrome
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What nerves make up the caudal equine ("horse tail")?
L2-L5 S1-S5 coccygeal nerve
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Treatment of caudal equina
Acute onset is an emergency requiring immediate surgical decompression
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Chronic inflammatory disease resulting in vertebral fusion =
Ankylosing spondylitis
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Schober’s test
Mark L5 with patient standing Mark 5 cm below L5 = point 1 Mark 10 cm above L5 = point 2 With the patient bending over, the distance between point 1 and 2 should be greater than 20 cm. If not, this indicates decreased flexion of spine (seen in ankylosing spondylitis)
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XR findings of ankylosing spondylitis
Bamboo spine
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Ankylosing spondylitis treatment
``` NSAIDs Opioids DMARDS TNF-alpha antagonists PT Surgery ```
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Serum positive for HLA-B27. DDX?
Ankylosing spondylitis Psoriatic arthritis Reactive arthrites (Reiter's Syndrome)
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Medical term for humpback
kyphosis
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Epidemiology of ankylosing spondylitis
M > F | young adults
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Treatment of kyphosis
Bracing Physical therapy Kyphoplasty
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Clinical definition of scoliosis
spinal curvature of more than 10 degrees from side to side
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What is evaluated on XR of scoliosis?
Cobb angle: line parallel to superior endplate of one vertebra and another line parallel to inferior plate of another vertebra; angle at which these two lines intersect is Cobb angle
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Treatment of scoliosis
Based on Cobb angle - Less than 20: watchful waiting, bracing may arrest further deformity - Over 50: posterior spinal fusion surgery
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What is the minimum you should wait to order imaging on a patient with generalized low back pain and no significant history?
4 weeks
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All open fractures should include what treatment?
Irrigation and debridement within 8 hrs of injury Empirical abx: 1st gen cephalosporin (cephalexin, keflex)
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Risk factors for Avascular necrosis of femoral head
``` Long term steroid use Alcoholism Trauma Arterial embolism Sickle cell anemia Autoimmune disorders like Lupus or RA ```
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Symptoms of avascular necrosis of femoral head
groin pain | difficulty walking
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Treatment of avascular necrosis of femoral head
Core decompression | Total hip replacement
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PE tests done in infants to assess for developmental dysplasia of the hip
Barlow maneuver – flex hips and knees to 90 deg. Abduct and IR hips while applying pressure to knees in effort to dislocate hips Ortolani maneuver – flex hips and knees to 90 deg and ER hips while applying pressure over greater trochanters. Done after Barlow to reduce hip if dislocated; positive if clunk
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Developmental dysplasia of the hip treatment
Bracing and splinting | Surgical correction and possibly total hip
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How does leg present on PE when there is a proximal femur fracture?
injured leg is short and externally rotated
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Treatment of proximal femur fracture
Needs surgical repair
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Typical patient with slipped capital femoral epiphysis
13 yo overweight male
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Symptoms of slipped capital femoral epiphysis
groin and knee pain | limping a little for few months
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What of hip is most comfortable for patient with slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
ER of hip pain with IR, abd, and flexion
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XR views for hip
AP and frog leg
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Treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Surgical correction, consider bilateral
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patella fracture treatment
Displaced - ORIF | Non-displaced - extension brace x 6 wks (CANNOT FLEX)
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What fractures are likely to occur from a fall from heights where patient lands on feet?
tibial plateau tx calcaneus fx lumbar compression fx Lis-Franc fx/dislocation
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Complication of tibial plateau fracture
compartment syndrome
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What test to do if patella fracture suspected?
SLR
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13 yo male basketball player comes to clinic complaining of anterior knee pain. On PE you note enlarged tibial tubercle and pain with resisted knee extension. Likely dx?
Osgood-Schlatter disease
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Treatment of Osgood-Schlatter disease
NSAIDs Self-limiting, but not until growth plates close RICE PT
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Function of medial and lateral meniscus
provide cushion and stability for knee
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Mechanism of acute meniscus injury
twisting of knee with planted foot
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PE findings of meniscal injury
``` Joint line tenderness Joint effusion pain/click with McMurray Apply Thessaly ```
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How is McMurray test done?
Pt lies supine with knee completely flexed. Passively extend while rotating leg and applying pressure to side of knee IR for lateral meniscus ER for medial meniscus
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ACL prevents anterior translation of ______.
tibia
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PE tests for ACL integrity
Anterior drawer: patient supine with knee flexed to 90. You sit on foot and pull on tibia Lachman test: knee at 30 deg flexion; push down on distal femur and pull up on proximal tibia
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Single best choice to test for ACL tear
Lachman test
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Likely injury in MVA when knee hits dashboard
PCL tear
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Postitive PE tests if PCL tear
Posterior sag sign: hip and knee flexed to 90. see tibial step off Posterior drawer test: knee flexed to 90 and push proximal tibia
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How to test integrity of MCL?
apply valgus stress to knee at 30 degrees of flexion
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Treatment for most knee injuries
RICE PT Surgery
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Most common structure injured in ankle sprain
ATFL = anterior talofibular ligament
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What is a Jones fracture?
fracture at metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction of 5th metatarsal
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Risk factors for Achilles tendon rupture
elderly, florquinolones (cipro), CS tendon injections, sports with explosive jumping
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What test differentiates Achilles tendonopathy from a full rupture?
Thompson's test positive in rupture (squeeze calf and foot doesn't move)
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Patient says "feels like I'm standing on a marble" or "there's a pebble in my shoe." This makes you think what dx?
Morton's neuroma
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Treatment of corns
Salicylic acid pads or plaster | Debulk or pare in office with scalpel
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Pathophysiology of plantar fasciitis
Thickened fibrous aponeurosis under calcaneus
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Common presentation of plantar fasciitis pain
Worse in morning Improved w/ activity, but returns so after Pain with dorsiflexion
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Which fifth metatarsal fracture has a high rate of nonunion?
Jones fracture
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Most common pathogen of osteomyelitis? Most common in sickle cell anemic patient?
staph aureus sickle cell - Salmonella
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infection of the bone = | infection of the joint =
osteomyelitis | septic arthritis
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Treatment of osteomyelitis and septic arthritis
At least 6 weeks of antibiotics Surgical debridement Remove any hardware (plates, screws etc)
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Causes of septic arthritis and osteomyelitis
Hematogenous (blood) pathway from another infection Penetrating trauma or surgery
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Most common pathogen of septic arthritis
staph aureus
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Patient comes in because of leg pain and difficulty walking. There is an open, foul smelling wound on his upper leg. What must you r/o? How?
osteomyelitis; bone scan and biopsy
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How is septic arthritis dx'd?
Arthrocentesis (joint aspiration) with WBC > 50,000
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Most common primary malignancies that metastasize to the bone?
prostate, breast, lung cancers
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Malignant bone tumor commonly in age 10-20 yo? Where is it likely to occur?
osteosarcoma; most in knee
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Most common primary malignant bone tumor in any age
Multiple Myeloma
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Hallmark diagnostic test for Multiple Myeloma
serum electrophoresis showing Bence-Jones proteins
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Multiple Myeloma XR findings
"moth eaten" lytic lesions (skull, spine, long bones, ribs) | diffuse osteopenia
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Prognosis of multiple myeloma
death in 4-6 yrs
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Sunburst lesion on XR =
osteosarcoma or Ewing's sarcoma
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What should you be suspecting with fatigue, weight loss, and pathologic fractures?
Bone tumors
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Imaging to see spread of bone cancer
Bone scan | PET
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Treatment of bone tumors
Chemo and radiation work well on Ewing's sarcoma | Surgical resection of tumor, including amputation
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What lab is elevated in bone tumor and why?
Alk phos elevated due to bone remodeling
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Patient with bump on back of wrist full of clear fluid. DX and treatment?
Ganglion cyst Tx: Nothing or can treat with aspiration or surgical excision
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Joint fluid that collects behind knee
Baker's cyst (popliteal)
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65 yo patient comes in with decreased ROM and pain in hip. Difficulty walking if weight bearing. XR shows joint space narrowing and osteophytes. Likely dx?
Osteoarthritis (Degenerative joint disease)
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XR findings of osteoarthritis
Joint space narrowing Osteophytes Bone cysts Subchondral sclerosis
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Osteoarthritis treatment
``` Weight loss PT and moderate exercise Tylenol NSAIDS Steroid injection Hyaluronic acid injection Surgery: Removal of osteophytes, Joint replacement ```
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Risk factors of osteoporosis
``` Age Female (drop in estrogen) Family history Excess alcohol Malnutrition Inactivity Tobacco smoking Many diseases - Cushing’s, Crohn’s, Cystic fibrosis, Marfans, Renal insufficiency, etc. ```
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Gold standard for osteoporosis dx. How is it used to assess severity?
DEXA scan Use T-score to determine severity - Normal = more than -1 - Osteopenia = -1 to -2.5 - Osteoporosis = less than -2.5
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Screening recommendations for osteoporosis
all women over 65
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Mainstay medical treatment for osteoporosis
Bisphosphonates
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When is compartment syndrome typically seen?
after surgery or other trauma, usually tibial fractures
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6 P's of compartment syndrome
``` Pain is often the first sign Paresthesia Paralysis Pulselessness Pallor Poikilothermia – cold limb ```
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Dx study for compartment syndrome
measurement of intracompartmental pressure
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Treatment of acute compartment syndrome
Fasciotomy
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Fibromyalgia is frequently associated with what other conditions?
depression, anxiety, PTSD
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Possible treatment for fibromyalgia
Cognitive behavioural therapy Antidepressants Exercise
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Red, hot, tendery metatarsal joint of great toe
gout
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Joint fluid in gout will contain what?
negatively birefringent crystals
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Diet that helps prevent gout
Limit alcohol, organ meats, animal protein Drink lots of water
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Acute and chronic gout treatment
Indomethacin (NSAID of choice) or steroid injection to reduce inflammation Acute attacks: Colchicine Long term tx: Allopurinol
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MOA of Allopurinol
decreases production of uric acid
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Diagnostic criteria for gout
uric acid over 8 * 1/2 of gout patients will be below this level
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How is pseudogout different than gout?
joint has deposits of calcium pyrophosphate (positive axis) instead of uric crystals (negative, needle-shaped)
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_______ means more tan 5 joints involved in JRA and _______ is fewer than 5.
polyarticular oligoarticular
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Systemic JRA has what hallmark signs
Rash Fever Hepatosplenomegaly Hepatits
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Epidemiology of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Age less than 16 | Girls > Boys
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What additional features are seen in oligoarticular subtype of JRA?
eye issues
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JRA treatment
NSAIDs | PT/OT
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Epidemiology of polyarteritis nodosa
Men 3x more | 40-60 yo
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I came in to see my physician assistant because of… Insidious onset of proximal muscle weakness Difficulty going up stairs and getting up from a chair Dysphagia Butterfly facial rash
Polymyositis
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Enzymes elevated but not specific to Polymyositis
CPK, AST/ALT, LDH, myoglobin
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Tissue biopsy of polyarteritis nodosa will show what?
vasculitis of medium and small vessels
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Treatment of polyarteritis nodosa
high dose steroids
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Treatment of Polymyositis
high dose steroids
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Dx test of Polymyositis
muscle biopsy
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I came in to see my physician assistant because of… Constitutional symptoms -fever, weight loss, fatigue Abdominal pain Neuropathy Skin issues Rashes Ulcers Livedo reticularis – a mottled purple skin discoloration
Polyarteritis nodosa
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Temporal arteritis commonly associated with what rheumatologic pathology?
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)
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How is Polymyalgia rheumatica differentiated from other muscle conditions?
pain in many muscles often symmetrical weight loss fever
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Polymyalgia treatment
Low dose corticosteroids (10-20 mg prednisone) for several years Exercise
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What two pathologies have butterfly facial rash?
Lupus | Polymyositis
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Patient with recent Chlamydia infection comes to clinic c/o joint pain in random places. You note conjunctivitis on EENT exam. Likely dx?
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive arthritis) "Can't see, can't pee, can't climb a tree"
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Pathophysiology of Reactive arthritis
autoimmune response; immune system doesn't stop fighting a GI or GU infection even when infection is cleared
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RF and HLA-B27 results of Reiter's Syndrome
RF- | HLA+ in most
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Treatment of Reiter's Syndrome
Treat underlying infection, usually GI or GU (urethritis of Chlamydia) NSAIDs Steroids
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60 yo females comes in with stiff, swollen joints in hands and feet especially in the morning. Likely dx?
Rheumatoid arthritis
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Swan neck deformity
PIP hyperextension with DIP flexion
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Boutonniere deformity
PIP flexion and DIP hyperextension
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Immunologic studies for RA eval
RF+ (rules in, but RA pt may be RF-) ANA ACPA
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Synovial fluid of inflammatory vs non-inflammatory arthritis
Inflamm: cloudy, WBC >2,000 (>75% PMN), +/- crystals, low viscosity Non-inflamm: clear, WBC under 2,000, high viscosity
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Treatment for RA apart from NSAIDs
COX-2 inhibitors (Celebrex) | DMARDS: Methotrexate first line (teratogenic!)
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______ is always seen in Lupus, but not specific.
ANA
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Systemic lupus treatment
NSAIDs Hydroxychloroquine Steroids
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Diagnostic criteria for SLE
mnemonic: "SOAP BRAIN MD" ``` Serositis Oral ulcers Arthritis Photosensitivity Blood disorders Renal involvement Antinuclear antibodies Immunologic phenomena (eg, dsDNA; anti-Smith [Sm] antibodies) Neurologic disorder Malar rash Discoid rash ```
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Signs of Raynaud's
hands turn blue and white in cold weather
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CREST syndrome
Seen in scleroderma ``` Calcinosis (nodules under skin) Raynaud's Esophageal problems Sclerodactyly Telangiectasias ```
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Signs of scleroderma
CREST syndrome + joint pain and decreased ROM
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Scleroderma treatment
No cure - symptomatic therapy Warmer weather and vasodilators (CCBs, alpha blockers) for Raynauds Steroids for joint pain Antacids for esophageal sx's ACE-I for kidney issues
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Dx tests for Sjogren Syndrome
Schirmer's test for dry eyes Rose Bengal test for lacrimal gland function ANA RF
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Pathophysiology of Sjogren Syndrome
destruction of salivary and lacrimal glands
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Sjogren Syndrome treatment
Symptomatic treatment - NSAIDs, eye drops, vaginal lubricants, regular dental care
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Which type of arthritis affects DIP joints of hand? and which affects PIP and MCP?
osteoarthritis - PIP, DIP | RA - MCP, PIP
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Which pathologies cause polyarticular arthritis?
RA Hep B/C SLE
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Salter-Harris Fracture Classification
fractures in children = "SALTER" I: Separated II: Above growth plate (plate and metaphysis) III: Lower than growth plated (plate and epiphysis) IV: Through all three V: cERush injury of plate
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Torus Fracture
* “Buckle Fracture” * Compression fracture of a long bone * Typically in children and near metaphysis * Can splint, cast or removable Velcro splint x 3wks
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Galeazzi Fracture
``` - Triad: o Radius Fracture o Radius Shortening o Radio-ulnar dislocation - Rare in children - Surgery required ```
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Mallet finger treatment
STAX spint to hold DIP in hyperextension x 6wks
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6 types of AC separations
Type I – Minimal to no displacement (sprain) Type II- Partial separation with complete tear of the acromioclavicular (AC) ligament Type III- Complete tear of the AC ligament with partial tear or sprain of the coracoclavicular ligaments, a small defect or bump may be seen on physical exam Type IV- Complete tear of the AC ligament with complete tear of the coracoclavicular ligaments and posterior displacement of clavicle Type V- Complete tear of AC and coracoclavicular ligaments with 100% displacement superiorly just under skin Type VI- Complete tear of the AC and coracoclavicular ligaments with displacement inferiorly under the coracoids (not very common)