MSK Flashcards
1
Q
Imaging of choice for osteomyelitis
A
MRI
2
Q
How to distinguish gout & pseudo gout?
A
Joint aspiration
X-ray
- pseudogout = chondrocalcinosis
3
Q
Causes of Osler’s nodes (painful red raised lesion)
A
Endocarditis SLE Haemolytic anaemia Gonorrhoea Typhoid
4
Q
Pain on adduction and flexion of thumb
A
Finkelstein’s test - DeQuervian’s tenosynovitis
5
Q
Nerve most likely to be injured in knee surgery
A
Common peroneal (foot drop)
6
Q
Thromboprophylaxis after hip replacement
A
LMWH for 4 weeks
7
Q
Mx of Raynauds
A
1) Nifedipine (CCB)
2) IV prostacycline
8
Q
What type of reaction is anaphylaxis?
A
Type I hypersensitivity reaction
9
Q
IVDU with temp + back pain
A
Osteomyelitis
