MSK Pathologies (not joint specific)

Question 1

What are medications which can masquerade as an MSK problem?

Answer 1

• Glucocorticoids
• Steroids
• Statins
• Beta-blockers
• Hormones
• Diuretics

Question 2

What is Sclerosis?

Answer 2

increased bone density (seen as whiter areas on the x-ray)

Question 3

How does hypothyroidism affect an assessment?

Answer 3

Patient is east to fatigue

Question 4

How do heart & chest problems affect an assessment?

Answer 4

Shortness of breath on exertion or angina

Question 5

How does diabetes affect an assessment?

Answer 5

• Slow healing of bones
• Soft tissues & wounds
• Pressure ulcers

Question 6

How does long-term steroids affect an assessment?

Answer 6

• Thins skin
• Ligaments weaker
• Soft tissue work & friction massage

Question 7

How does fracture to the same area and previous physio intervention affect an assessment?

Answer 7

Outcome may be worse due to old scar tissue & damage

Question 8

How do sprains to the same area and previous physio intervention affect treatment?

Answer 8

Ensure to include proprioception treatment to try to stop recurrence of problems

Question 9

How do dislocations to the same area and previous physio intervention affect an assessment?

Answer 9

May need surgery

Question 10

How does previous injury to a different area affect an assessment?

Answer 10

Can affect ability to use walking aid (e.g., OA of unaffected side)

(Previous falls may need to be tested for osteoporosis)