MSK random factoids Flashcards
SLE antibody
anti-DNA binding antibody
gottron’s papules are seen in what
dermatositis
what is uric acid seen as
negatively bifrefringement needle crystals
is sunfalazine safe in pregnancy
yes
what should be avoided when on DMARDS/
live attenuated vaccines
which muscle is weak in a positive tredndellenegr test?
gluteus medius
transverse fracture
bending force causing horizontal break
oblique
shearing force causing diagonal break
spiral
torsional force causing diagnoal + circular break
comminuted
has 3 or more fragments
usually due to high energy injury
segmental
bone fractures in 2 seperate places
what is compartment syndrome?
when increased pressure (inflammatory exudate, bleeding) compresses the venous system, causing congestion within muscle compartments and ischaemia since arterial blood cant get through
which surgery is performed for compartment syndrome?
faciectomy
what is volkmans contracture?
fibrotic contracture that can develop from necrotised muscle in compartmenet syndrome
which type of collagen is produced by duputryens disease?
type 3
definition of greenstick fracture
occurs in childrens bones with the crotex on the tension side of the frcature failing but the cortex on compression side of frcature remaining intact
is thrombocytosis a feature of anti-phospholipid syndorme?
no
what are the 3 types of CP and which is the commonest?
spastic - motor cortex problem
ataxic - affects cerobellum + reduced coordination + balance
athetoid - sudden changes in tone + uncontrolled speech
what are the blood findings for fibromyalgia?
none - normal
when is arthrodesis used?
end stage ankle arthritis, wrist arthritis + arthirits of first MTP joint of foot (hallux ridigus)
is perthes disease seen in tall or short stature?
short
which is the most common bering surface combination for hip arthroplasty?
metal on polyethlene
how much of SUFE is bilateral
1/3
do boys or girls get tapes equinovarus more ?
boys
is acute osteomyeliitis without surgeyr more common in adults or children
children
which movement is lost in frozen shoudler
external rotation