MSK swelling: Around Joints Flashcards
describe what ganglia are
outpouchings of the synovial lining of joints and filled with synovial fluid
describe the appearance of ganglia
discreet, round swelling, non-tender, <10mm-several cms, skin mobile, fixed to underlying structures
what areas are ganglia most commonly seen in
wrists, feet, knees
what is involved in the management of ganglia
often nothing done, NOT aspiration, percutaneous rupture which is painless, or surgical excision if too big or affecting nerves
where is Baker’s cyst found
in the popliteal fossa
what can Baker’s cyst present with
general fullness of popliteal fossa, soft, non-tender, painful rupture
what other condition is Baker’s cyst associated with
osteoarthritis(OA)
is management of Baker’s cyst operative or non-operative
non-operative
describe what bursitis is
inflammation of the synovium lined sacs that protect bony prominences and joints
what is involved in the management of bursitis
NSAIDs, analgesia, antibiotics, incision +drainage(infection), rarely excision(chroni)
what does bursitis results in when it becomes infected
an abscess
describe what gout is
an inflammatory arthritis
what areas does gout usually affect
great toe, knee as well
what is gout associated with
purine rich food, alcohol, dairy
what clinical features are seen in gout
severe pain, red, hot , swollen joints,
