Page: 6 (Metabolic Arthritides) Flashcards

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List ALL the METABOLIC Arthridites?

A
  1. ) Gout
  2. ) Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease (aka: CPPD, Pseudogout, Chondrocalcinosis)
  3. ) Hydroxyapatite deposition disease (aka: HADD, Calcific Tendonitis, Calcific Bursitis)
  4. ) Septic arthritis (aka: Osteomyelitis, Infective arthritis)
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What condition is associated with Males >40 years old and characteristic of extremely painful, red, hot, and swollen joint(s)?

A

Gout

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What causes Gout?

A

overproduction of uric acid

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Gout is usually mono-articular and most commonly located where?

A

MTP of the big toe (Podgra)

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What RADIOGRAPHIC xray features are seen with Gout?

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Overhanging margin
Juxta-articular erosions
Tophi crystal (located at the ear)

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What SPECIAL TEST is used to properly diagnosis a patient with Gout?

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Joint aspiration

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What LAB(S) are associated with the diagnosis of Gout?

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+ESR (Sedimentation rate)

Increased uric acid

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What PHARMACOLOGICAL DRUGS are used to treat a patient with ACUTE Gout?

A

Colchicine

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What PHARMACOLOGICAL DRUGS are used to treat a patient with CHRONIC Gout?

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Allopurinol

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What location of the body does Gout never occur at?

A

spine

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What condition is characteristic of round or oval calcifications near the insertion of a bursa or tendon?

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Hydroxyapatite deposition disease (aka: HADD, Calcific Tendonitis, Calcific Bursitis)

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What joint is most commonly affected by HADD?

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shoulder

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This condition presents with a fever, chills, possible history of trauma/surgery and a warm, tender swollen joint?

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Septic arthritis (aka: Osteomyelitis, Infective arthritis)

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What LAB(S) are associated with the diagnosis of Septic arthritis (aka: Osteomyelitis, Infective arthritis)?

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WBC count

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What condition presents as a linear calcification parallel to the articular cortex within the joint space?

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Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease (aka: CPPD, Pseudogout, Chondrocalcinosis)

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What joint is most commonly affected by CPPD/Pseudogout?

A

knee

17
Q

When CPPD/Pseudogout affect cartilage the condition is called?

A

Chondrocalcinosis