MSK Flashcards
What are some inflammatory markers?
Elevated ESR and CRP
In joint disease, what is the first line anti-inflammatories used?
NSAIDs
MOA of NSAIDs
block cytokine synthesis, specifically prostaglandins
Which NSAIDs inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2?
ibuprofen, naproxen
Why do some NSAIDs cause increase risk of peptid ulcers?
COX-1 inhibition decreases prostaglandin synthesis in gut
Which type of NSAIDs have fewer GI side effects?
selective COX-2 inhibitors
drugs ending in “-coxib” (eg. Celecoxib/Celebrex)
Types of inflammatory arthritis
RA, spondyloarthritis, infection, crystal-induced
Types of non-inflammatory arthritis
osteoarthritis, trauma, hemarthrosis
Inflammatory vs non-inflammatory symptoms
Inflammatory - aggravated by rest (eg. prolonged morning stiffness), relief with use, symmetric
Non-inflammatory - aggravated by use, relieved by rest, asymmetric
AC joint connects what?
acromion to the clavicle
What are muscles of the rotator cuff? What are their actions?
"SITS" Supraspinatus – abduction Infraspinatus – ER Teres minor – ER Subscapularis – IR
Which rotator cuff muscles is most often injured?
suprapinatus
PE findings of AC joint osteoarthritis
Tenderness over AC joint
Cross-arm test (pain cause by flexion and adduction of arm)
Pathophysiology of rotator cuff impingement
rotator cuff pinched underneath acromion
Patient comes in because increasing shoulder pain and weakness. Says she can’t lift arm above her shoulder to brush her hair. Likely dx?
Rotator cuff tear or impingement
Test that isolates supraspinatus? How is it done?
Empty can test: elevate and abduct shoulders with thumbs down. Push down on patient’s arms.
Pain = rotator cuff tear of supraspinatus
What are some PE tests for shoulder impingement?
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
How is apprehension test done? What does it test?
anterior instability
Arm abducted to 90 deg while examiner externally rotates arm and applies anterior pressure to humerus
Test indicating positive labral tear
“clunk sign”
O’Brien test
Speeds (bicep tendonitis)
Test that shows complete rotator cuff tear
Drop arm test
Pathophysiology of carpal tunnel syndrome
median nerve compression as it runs through carpal tunnel
What forms the carpal tunnel?
carpal bones and flexor retinaculum
Which fingers are affected in carpal tunnel?
median nerve distribution - thumb, index, middle, radial half of ring finger
What is a sign of severe cases of carpal tunnel?
atrophied thenar eminence