MSK - MSK System

Question 1

Able to exacerbate pain with palpation on physical exam

secondary to viral illness and other causes of inflammation

Answer 1

Costochondritis

Question 2

Destruction of joint cartilage due to “wear and tear”

pain with movement alleviated with rest

bony swelling possible

joint line and tenderness, crepitus

Risk Factors:
-older population (over 50)
-female
-Family Hx
-Joint injuries
-Chronic inflammation
-obesity
-occupation
-heavy workload

Answer 2

Osteoarthritis