MSK Flashcards
1
Q
osteogensis imperfecta
A
type I collagen defect
(subtype II worst)
short stature, blue sclera, brittle teeth, bone deformities, scoliosis
hearing problems
2
Q
avascular necrosis causes
A
Trauma
Diabetes, steroid tx
Systemic conditions: sickle cell, SLE, etc
Idiopathic
very common in hip joint but can also be medial femoral condyle
3
Q
dx and management of avascular necrosis
A
dx - XRAYs - irregular densities, mottled lucencies of bone, all the way to collapse and deformity of the bone
tx - surgical
