Page: 5 (Degenerative Arthritides) Flashcards
List ALL the DEGENERATIVE Arthridites?
- ) Degenerative joint disease (Osteoarthritis)
- ) Diffuse idiopathic hyperostosis (aka: DISH/Forestier’s disease)
- ) Neurogenic arthropathy (aka: Charcot’s joint)
- ) Synoviochondrometaplasia (aka: Osteochondromatosis)
What condition is associated with Males >40 years old, with neck stiffness or pain when swallowing?
Diffuse idiopathic hyperostosis (aka: DISH/Forestier’s disease)
Diffuse idiopathic hyperostosis (aka: DISH/Forestier’s disease) cause ossification of what ligament?
Posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL)
- cervicals
Anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL)
- thoracics and lumbars
What co-morbidity is commonly associated with Diffuse idiopathic hyperostosis (aka: DISH/Forestier’s disease)?
Diabetes mellitus
What RADIOGRAPHIC xray finding(s) are seen in a patient with Diffuse idiopathic hyperostosis (aka: DISH/Forestier’s disease)?
- 4 contiguous segments involved
- Disc space preserved
- Flowing hyperostosis
- Candle wax drippings
What LABS are associated with Diffuse idiopathic hyperostosis (aka: DISH/Forestier’s disease)?
Fasting blood sugar
HLA-B8
Can you adjust a patient with Diffuse idiopathic hyperostosis (aka: DISH/Forestier’s disease)?
YES!
Facets are never affected with this condition!
What condition results in multiple loose bodies within the joint that are round or ovoid in shape?
Synoviochondrometaplasia (aka: Osteochondromatosis)
What RADIOGRAPHIC xray finding(s) are seen in a patient with Synoviochondrometaplasia (aka: Osteochondromatosis)?
“popcorn” appearance
What is the most common joint affected in Synoviochondrometaplasia (aka: Osteochondromatosis)?
Knee joint
This condition is seen in patients who may have diabetes, tabes dorsalis, syphilis, and syringomyelia?
Neurogenic arthropathy (aka: Charcot’s joint)
What are the 6 most common characteristics of Neurogenic arthropathy (aka: Charcot’s joint) in weight bearing joints?
Density of subchondral sclerosis Debris within joints Destruction of bone Distention Dislocation Disorganization
6 D’s of Neurgenic arthropathy (aka: Charcot’s joint)
This condition is secondary to impaired sensory function in joints?
Neurogenic arthropathy (aka: Charcot’s joint)
This is a non-inflammatory condition that most commonly involves weight bearing joints and causes joint stiffing at rest but improves with activity?
Degenerative joint disease (Osteoarthritis)
What are some complications of Degenerative joint disease (Osteoarthritis)?
Spinal stenosis
IVF encroachment