Ortho Flashcards
1
Q
Xray findings in OA of the hands
A
osteophytes at the distal interpharyngeal joints (DIPs) and base of thumb (squaring)
2
Q
Pencil in cup appearance on xray
A
Psoriatic arthritis
3
Q
Lumbar spinal stenosis
A
Mimics claudication, sitting is better than standing and pts might find walking uphill easier than downhill
4
Q
Osteomyelitis causative agents
A
Staph aureus most common
Salmonella in sickle-cell
5
Q
What structure is divided in carpal tunnel surgery
A
The flexor retinaculum
6
Q
Common golf elbow injury
A
Medial epicondylitis- aggravated by wrist flexion and pronation
7
Q
Colles’ fracture
A
Dorsally Displaced Distal radius → Dinner fork Deformity
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