MSK Pathologies (not joint specific) Flashcards
What are the abdominal organs/anatomy that can refer to lower back/quadrant?
- Kidney
- Bladder
- Bowel
- Ovaries
- Uterus
- Prostate
- Abdominal aorta
- Hernias
Which types of cancer have a higher chance of metastasising to bone?
- Breast
- Prostate
- Lung
- Kidney
- Thyroid
What are medications which can masquerade as an MSK problem?
- Glucocorticoids
- Steroids
- Statins
- Beta-blockers
- Hormones
- Diuretics
What are the (10) symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (most commonly Hypermobile EDS)?
- Focal and generalised joint pain (including dislocations)
- Muscle spasms, muscle weakness, ‘restless legs’
- Fatigue
- Poor sleep
- Anxiety
- Gastrointestinal disorders (e.g. IBS, reflux, disordered gut motility)
- Fragile/stretchy skin, poor wound healing, hernias, easy bruising
- Headaches, brain fog, poor memory, poor concentration
- Palpitations
- Bladder/pelvic floor problems
What are (8) common symptoms of the hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)?
- Focal and generalised joint pain, including dislocations
- Muscle spasms, muscle weakness, ‘restless legs’
- Fatigue, poor sleep, anxiety
- Gastrointestinal disorders (e.g. IBS, reflux, disordered gut motility)
- Fragile/stretchy skin, poor wound healing, hernias, easy bruising
- Headaches, brain fog, poor memory, poor concentration
- Palpitations
- Bladder/pelvic floor problems
What is Sclerosis?
increased bone density (seen as whiter areas on the x-ray)
How does hypothyroidism affect an assessment?
Patient is east to fatigue
How do heart & chest problems affect an assessment?
Shortness of breath on exertion or angina
How does diabetes affect an assessment?
- Slow healing of bones
- Soft tissues & wounds
- Pressure ulcers
How does long-term steroids affect an assessment?
- Thins skin
- Ligaments weaker
- Soft tissue work & friction massage
How does fracture to the same area and previous physio intervention affect an assessment?
Outcome may be worse due to old scar tissue & damage
How do sprains to the same area and previous physio intervention affect treatment?
Ensure to include proprioception treatment to try to stop recurrence of problems
How do dislocations to the same area and previous physio intervention affect an assessment?
May need surgery
How does previous injury to a different area affect an assessment?
Can affect ability to use walking aid (e.g., OA of unaffected side)
(Previous falls may need to be tested for osteoporosis)
