MSK/Ortho

Question 1

What nerve would a mid-shaft humeral fracture most likely affect?

Answer 1

Radial nerve causing wrist drop

Question 2

Pain over the radial styloid on forced flexion of the thumb- What is test cause and what does it indicate

Answer 2

Finklestein’s test indicates
Tenosynovitis

Question 3

Elbow pain exacerbated by wrist extension and supination?

Answer 3

Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

Question 4

Elbow pain exacerbated by wrist flexion and pronation?

Answer 4

Medial epicondylitis (golfers elbow)

Question 5

What is the name of test for meniscal tears diagnosis?

Answer 5

McMurray’s test

Question 6

What does Thomas’ test diagnose?

Answer 6

Rules out hip flexion contracture

Question 7

What age are bisphosphonates started straight away?

Answer 7

Anyone >/= 75y/o with a fragility fracture
Post menopausal women or >50y/o with a vertebral wedge fracture

Question 8

What are the indications for a DEXA scan?

Answer 8

-Post-menopausal women with a family history of hip fracture
-Low BMI <19
-Long term steroid treatment
Treatments
-Anorexia nervosa
-RA
-Chronic renal failure
-Hyperthyroidism
-Cushings syndrome
-Prolonged immobilisation