orthopaedic medicine unit 1 Flashcards
production of which cell types in acute and chronic?
lymphocytes in chronic and polymorphs in acute
two principle symptoms in orthopaedics?
pain and stiffness
primary and secondary arthritis?
primary cause is not known, 2y there is an identifiable cause
conservative measure OA?
weight loss, exercise, physio, stick
what is the main indication for operative treatment?
pain
early complications of arthroplasty?
dvt, infection and disloacation
general complications of surgery?
chest infection, urinary tract infection, pressure sores
most commonly affected joints in RA?
fingers, wrists, feet andankles
role of surgery?
retain as much function as possible and reduce pain
what may happen to joints and menisci in pseusogout?
calcification
what may cause septic arthritis in kids?
gonococcus
what should be given?
anti staphylococcal
surgery rarely necessary in treatment of TB
y
most common types of meniscal tears?
parrot beak tear and bucket handle tear
what is plication?
medial tightening of the vastus medals (one of the quadriceps muscle group)
