MSK and rheumatology Flashcards
what is a common laboratory finding in Paget’s disease of the bone
Raised ALP
give 4 features of ankylosing spondylitis on radiograph
Sacroilitis : subchondral erosions , sclerosis
squaring of lumbar vertebrae
bamboo spine
syndesmophytes : ossification of outer fibers of annulus fibrosus
sign of Ankylosing spondylitis on chest xray
Apical fibrosis
what’s the imaging of choice in Osteomyelitis ?
MRI of affected leg and hip
most common cause of septic arthritis in sexually active adults
Neisseria Gonorrhoea
first line investigation for suspected septic arthritis
Synovial fluid sampling
what is an adverse effect of hydrochloroquine
Bulls eye retinopathy - leading to severe and permanent visual loss
most common cause of discitis
Staph. Aureus
how do Gottron’s papules present ? what condition is it present in ?
Roughened red papules over extensor surfaces of fingers. Dermatomyositis
what is the key investigation in patients with suspected septic arthritis
Synovial fluid sampling
what haematological findings are seen in APL
thrombocytopenia
prolonged APTT
which antibody is +ve in APL
Anti cardiolipin antibody
APL syndrome presents with which dermatological finding
Livedo Reticularis
what type of reaction is anaphylaxis
Type 1
how is Reactive arthritis managed ( 1st line and 2nd line)
Analgesia, NSAID’s , intra articular steroids
which inflammatory marker is raised in Polymyalgia rheumatica
ESR
what is the management of Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Prednisolone 15 mg / od
what is the gold standard treatment of SLE
Hydroxychloroquine
which condition is polymyalgia rheumatica associated with ?
Temporal arteritis
what xray feature best supports the diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica
Sacro-ilitis on Pelvic xray
what is the first line management of ankylosing spondylitis
exercise regimes and NSAID’s
which antibody is specific and sensitive for Rheumatoid arthritis
Anti cyclic citrullinated peptide
what is the first line management of Raynaud’s
Nifedipine
give 5 early xray findings of RA
Loss of joint space
Juxta-articular osteoporosis
Soft tissue swelling
periarticular erosion
Subluxation