Musculoskeletal History Taking Flashcards
1
Q
OPERA
key point for musculoskeletal
A
Onset
chronic vs acute problem
2
Q
which type of arthiritis tends to be acute
A
septic
3
Q
which type of arthiritis tends to be chronic
A
osteoarthiritis
4
Q
SOCRATESD
A
site - localised to one joint? onset- when did pain begin character radiation associated symptoms -stiffness/joint swelling timing excacerbating / relieving - rest severity distribution - how many joints, symmetrical, small/large joints
5
Q
questions to ask about stiffness
A
which joints?
time of day?
rest vs excercise?
duration?
6
Q
which type of arthiritis has pain most severe in the morning
A
inflammatory
rheumatoid arthiritis
7
Q
which type of arthiritis has pain most severe in the evening
A
degenerative arthiritis
osteoarthirits
8
Q
what type of arthiritis is associated with swelling
A
rheumatoid arthiritis
9
Q
key associated symptoms
A
swelling stiffness inflammatory bowel disease STDs psoriasis iritis
10
Q
relevant family history
A
rheumatoid arthiritis
osteoarthiritis
gout
if yes ask age of onset
