Orthopaedics Flashcards
1
Q
What is De Quervain’s tenosynovitis?
A
Swelling and inflammation of the tendons that run along the thumb side of the wrist and attach to the base of the thumb
2
Q
What are the risk factors for De Quervain’s tenosynovitis?
A
- Overuse of thumb and wrist
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- RA
- 40-50
- Female
3
Q
What are the carpal bones?
A
Bottom left to top left:
Some - Scaphoid Lovers - Lunate Try - Triquetrum Positions - Pisiform That - Trapezium They - Trapezoid Can't - Capitate Handle - Hamate
4
Q
What findings do you see on X-ray in osteoarthritis?
A
- New boe formation (osteophytes)
- Joint space narrowing
- Subchondral sclerosis and cysts
5
Q
What blood result indicates Paget’s disease of the bone?
A
Raised ALP
