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allopurinol and azathiaprine drug interaction causes what

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BM supression –> pancytopaenia and agranulocytosis

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why do allopurinol and azathiaprine hv a drug interaction

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The reason for the pancytopenia is the drug interaction between azathioprine and allopurinol which can cause bone marrow suppression.
-The allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor which metabolises 6-mercaptopurine, hence reducing the amount of inactivated 6-mercaptopurine (active form of azathioprine). Thus more active 6-mercaptopurine is incorporated in the DNA in the bone marrow precursors, reducing the platelet cell lines and red and white blood cell line production.

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limited systemic sclerosis AB vs diffuse

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Limited (central) systemic sclerosis = anti-centromere antibodies
diffuse = anti-scl70 ABs

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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome = TROCHANTERIC BURSITIS

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  • Due to REPEAT MVMNT of the fibroelastic ILIOTIBILAL BAND
  • Insiduos onset
  • Pain over the LATERAL side of HIP/THIGH (not extending down entire leg) (worsens with ext rotation of hip)
  • Tenderness on palpation of the GREATER TROCHANTER
  • Most comm in W aged 50-70Y
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Meralgia paraesthetica

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Caused by compression of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh

Typically burning sensation over antero-lateral aspect of thigh

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Transient idiopathic osteoporosis

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An uncommon condition sometimes seen in the third trimester of pregnancy
Groin pain associated with a limited range of movement in the hip
Patients may be unable to weight bear
ESR may be elevated

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primary care rheumatoid arthritis first step of Ix after ABs confirmed

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NICE advice x-ray of hands and feet for all patients with suspected rheumatoid arthritis. This patient should be referred urgently (within 3 days of presentation), to rheumatology because the small joints of her hands are affected.

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other conditions with positive Rheumatoid Fcator

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Other conditions associated with a positive RF include:
Felty's syndrome (around 100%)
Sjogren's syndrome (around 50%)
infective endocarditis (around 50%)
SLE (= 20-30%)
systemic sclerosis (= 30%)
general population (= 5%)
rarely: TB, HBV, EBV, leprosy
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de quiervans tenosynovitis and finkelsteins test

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sheath containing the extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus tendons is inflamed

  • females aged 30 - 50 years old
  • Finkelstein’s test: the examiner pulls the thumb of the patient in ulnar deviation and longitudinal traction. In a patient with tenosynovitis this action causes PAIN over the RADIAL STYLOID process and along the length of extensor pollisis brevis and abductor pollicis longus
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mx of de q tenosynovitis

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Management
analgesia
steroid injection
immobilisation with a thumb splint (spica) may be effective
surgical treatment is sometimes required
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Which of the following tests is essential to be performed prior to starting biologics for Rheumatoid arthritis or UC?

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It is important to perform a chest X-ray to look for TB prior to starting biologics for rheumatoid arthritis as they can cause reactivation
-pts should be evaluated for both active and TB infection, which usually involves a CXR as well as a tuberculin skin test or interferon-gamma release assay.

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which 2 fractures do we most commonly see compartment syndrome with

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SUPRACONDYLAR fractures and TIBIAL SHAFT injuries/#

-NB. numbness and paralysis are late signs

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types of shoulder dislocation x3

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1.Glenohumeral dislocation (COMMONEST): ANTERIOR shoulder dislocation MOST COMMON 95%

mx - lots of diff techniques for reducing shoulders, limited evidence that one is better than another. If dislocation is recent then reduction w/o any analgesia/sedation. However, other patients may req analgesia +/- sedation to ensure the rotator cuff muscles are relaxed.

  1. Acromioclavicular dislocation (12%): clavicle loses all attachment with the scapula
  2. Sternoclavicular dislocation (uncommon)
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types of glenohumeral dislocation x4

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  1. ANTERIOR shoulder dislocation - ext rot + abd
    - 25-40% recurrent (commonest disorder)
    - assoc with greater tuberostiy #, Bankart lesion, Hill-Sachs defect
  2. Inferior shoulder dislocation
  3. Posterior shoulder dislocation - proportion misdx, rim’s sign, light bulb sign, assoc with trough sign
  4. superior shoulder dislocation - rare + usus after major trauma
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renal compl of systemic sclerosis mx

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ACEi

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what to do with pt presenting with new synovitis

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urgent referral to rheumatology

-likely inflammatory joint dis + req blood test for auto-immune ABs incl ANA + RhF

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iliopsoas abscess define and 2x types

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= collection of pus in iliopsoas compartment (iliopsoas + iliacus)
primary - haematogenous spread of bacteria - S.Aureus most common
secondary (higher mortality rate) - chrons, diverticultis, colorectal c, UTI, GU cancers, vertebral OM, femoral catheter, lithotripsy, endocarditis, IVDU

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iliopsoas abscess clin features

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fever
back/flank pain
limp
weight loss

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iliopsoas abscess: O/E

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Patient in the supine position with the knee flexed and the hip mildly externally rotated
Specific tests to diagnose iliopsoas inflammation:
Place hand proximal to the patient’s ipsilateral knee and ask patient to lift thigh against your hand. This will cause pain due to contraction of the psoas muscle.
Lie the patient on the normal side and hyperextend the affected hip. This should elicit pain as the psoas muscle is stretched.

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iliopsoas abscess: Ix

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CT abdo

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iliopsoas abscess: Mx

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Antibiotics
Percutaneous drainage is the initial approach and successful in around 90% of cases
Surgery is indicated if:
1. Failure of percutaneous drainage
2. Presence of an another intra-abdominal

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psoriatic arthropathy without psoriatic skin lesions dx?

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still psoriasis
-Psoriatic arthropathy can present before psoriatic skin lesions - a positive family history of psoriasis may point towards this diagnosis

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RhA X-rAY findings

3 early & 2 late

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Early x-ray findings:
loss of joint space
juxta-articular osteoporosis
soft-tissue swelling

Late x-ray findings:
periarticular erosions
subluxation

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which classification systems for which fractures: Gartland/ Salter-Harris/ Ottawa rules / Weber/ Garden

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Gartland - supracondylar # in children
Salter-Harris - classify # about growth plate in children
Ottawa rules - detect ankle fractures in pts
Weber - classify ankle fractures about the syndesmosis
Garden - #NOF

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what additional ix do RhA patients need prior to I&V during pre-op assessments

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ANTEROPOSTERIOR + LATERAL C-SPINE RADIOGRAPHS

  • atlantoaxial subluxation = rare compl of RhA but imp as can –> cervical cord compression
  • screening for it ensures that pt goes to surgery in a C-spine + neck isn’t hyperext on intubation
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Referred lumbar spine pain

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FEMORAL NERVE COMPRESSION may cause REFERRED PAIN in the HIP

  • ->Femoral nerve stretch test may be +
  • lie the patient prone. Extend the hip joint with a straight leg then bend the knee. This stretches the femoral nerve and will cause pain if it is trapped
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Colle’s fracture - all the Ds

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Colles’ fracture - from a FOOSH

  • Dorsally Displaced Distal radius → Dinner fork Deformity
  • triad of: transverse fracture of radius, 1 inch proximal to radiocarpal jt, and dorsal displacement + angulation
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Leriche Syndrome triad (CIA)

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Triad in males: CIA
1/claudication of buttocks + thighs
2/impotence (due to paralysis of L1 nerve)
3/atrophy of musculature of legs

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indications for urate-lowering therapy (ULT)

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-offer to ALL pts after 1st attack of gout
-ULT esp recommended if:
>/= 2 attacks in 12m
tophi
renal dis
uric acid renal stones
prophylaxis if on cytotoxics or diuretics
-1st line = allopurinol with colchicine cover
-2nd line = febuxostat (XO inh)

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garden system for NOF - type 1-4

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type 1- stable fracture with impaction in valgus
type 2- complete fracture but undisplaced
type 3- displaced fracture, usu rotated + angulated, but still has boney contact
type 4-complete boney disruption
(blood supply most comm aff in T3/4)

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lower back pain Mx

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1st line = NSAIDs (+PPI if >45)
Other tx:
-exercise programme within NHS
-manual therapy (spinal manipulation, mobilisation, or ST techniques eg massage)
-radifreq denervation
-epidural inj of LA and steroid for acute + severe sciatica

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laTeral epicondylitis = TENNIS ELBOW features

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Features

  • pain and tenderness localised to the lateral epicondyle
  • pain worse on resisted wrist extension with the elbow extended or supination of the forearm with the elbow extended
  • episodes typically last between 6m and 2y. pts tend to have acute pain for 6-12 wks
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Medial epicondylitis = GOLFERS ELBOW

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Features
pain and tenderness localised to the medial epicondyle
pain is aggravated by wrist flexion and pronation
symptoms may be accompanied by numbness / tingling in the 4th and 5th finger due to ulnar nerve involvement

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Radial Tunnel Syndrome cause

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Most commonly due to compression of the POSTERIOR INTEROSSEOUS BRANCH of the RADIAL NERVE
It is thought to be a result of overuse.

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Radial Tunnel Syndrome features

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Features
Sx are similar to lateral epicondylitis making it difficult to dx
but, the pain tends to be around 4-5 cm distal to the lateral epicondyle
sx may be worsened by extending the elbow and pronating the forearm

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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - due to compr of what nerve + features

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Due to the compression of the ulnar nerve.

Features

  • initially intermittent tingling in the 4th and 5th finger
  • may be worse when the elbow is resting on a firm surface or flexed for extended periods
  • later numbness in the 4th and 5th finger with associated weakness
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Olecranon Bursitis - what does it affect + who

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Swelling over the POST aspect of the ELBOW

  • There may be associated pain, warmth and erythema.
  • It typically affects MIDDLE-AGED MALE pts.
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Scaphoid Fractures initial mx

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= 1. immobilisation with a FUTURO SPLINT or standard BELOW-ELBOW BACKSLAB

  1. REFERRAL to ORTHOPAEDICS
    - clinical review with further imaging should be arranged for 7-10 days later when initial radiographs are inconclusive
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Scaphoid Fractures- ortho mx

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=dependent on the patient and type of fracture
=undisplaced fractures (<0.5mm) of the scaphoid waist
–>cast for 6-8 weeks
–>union is achieved in > 95%
–>certain groups e.g. professional sports people may benefit from early surgical intervention
=displaced scaphoid waist fractures >1.5mm
–>requires SURG FIXATION
=proximal scaphoid pole fractures
–>require SURG FIXATION

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open fracture mx with lots of ST damage/involvement

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  • As a general principle all open fractures should be thoroughly debrided ( and internal fixation devices avoided or used with extreme caution)
  • ext fixation can be used temporarily to allow soft tissues to recover
  • Open fractures constitute an emergency and should be debrided and lavaged within 6 hours of injury
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what nerve comm damaged during TKA

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common peroneal nerve

  • 0ne of the terminal branches of the sciatic nerve, beginning at the top of the popliteal fossa
  • It then follows the medial border of the biceps femoris, before wrapping around the neck of the fibula
  • Its anatomical location means that it is poss for it to be damaged during procedures that involve the knee, such as joint replacements and ligament repairs
  • Although damage to both the sciatic nerve (1) and the common peroneal nerve (2) can lead to foot drop, given this patient’s hx of a TKR, the common peroneal nerve is much more likely to be the cause of her complaint.
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Ix for occult hip fractures not seen on XR

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MRI

43
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L3 nerve root compression

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S-sensory loss over ANT THIGH
P-Weak QUADS
R-Reduced KNEE REFLEX
Special tests-+ FEMORAL STRETCH TESTS

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L4 nerve root compression

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S - sensory loss ANT ASPECT of KNEE
P - Weak QUADS
R - Reduced KNEE REFLEX
Special tests- + FEMORAL STRETCH TEST

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L5 nerve root compression

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S - Sensory loss DORSUM OF FOOT
P - Weakness in FOOT + BIG TOE DORSIFLEXION
R - Reflexes INTACT
STs- + SCIATIC NERVE STRETCH TEST
if no red flag sx–> conservative mx = trial anti-neuropathic agent (gabapentin, pregabalin, amitriptylline) & physio
-if not resolved in 4-6 weeks –> routine referral to neurosurgery

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S1 nerve root compression features

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S- Sensory loss of POSTEROLATERAL aspect of LEG + LATERAL aspect of FOOT
P - weakness in PLANTAR FLEXION of FOOT
R - reduced ANKLE reflex
STs- positive SCIATIC N STRETCH TEST

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extracapsular hip fractures mx x2

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  1. stable intertrochanteric fractures: DHS

2. if reverse oblique, transverse or subtrochanteric fractures: INTRAMEDULLARY DEVICE

48
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Carpel Tunnel signs o/e

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Examination:
weakness of THUMB ABDUCTION (abductor pollicis brevis)
wasting of THENAR eminence (NOT hypothenar)
TINEL’S sign: tapping causes paraesthesia
PHALEN’s sign: flexion of wrist causes
sx
NB. CTS causes action potential prolongation in both sensory and motor axons

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Carpal Tunnel Causes

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idiopathic
pregnancy
oedema e.g. heart failure
lunate fracture
rheumatoid arthritis
50
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Hyperparathyroidism is a RF for what

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Pseudogout

51
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inflammatory arthritis vs osteoarthritis when is pain worse

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inflammatory arthritis - pain worse in AMs
vs
osteoarthritis - pain worse on exercise

52
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Reactive arthritis skin changes

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  1. CIRCINATE BALANITIS (painless vesicles on the coronal margin of the prepuce)
  2. KERATODERMA BLENORRHAGICA (waxy yellow/brown papules on palms and soles)
53
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Behcets disease triad, other sx, + epid

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ORAL ULCERS + GENITAL ULCERS + ANTERIOR UVEITIS
Bechets = AI small vessel vasculitis that targets venules. = T3 hypersensitivity rtn induced by immune complex deposition in small vessels

Other sx: thrombophlebitis + DVT/ Arthritis/ Neuro invovlement (aseptic meningitis)/ GI: abdo pain, Diarrhoea, colitis/ ENodosum

Epidemiology–> more common + severe in MEN, more common in the eastern Mediterranean (e.g. Turkey), young adults 20-40Y, assoc HLA-B51, 30% + FHx

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gout acute flare mx

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NSAIDs or colchicine 1st line

  • use max dose NSAIDs until 1-2d after it’s settled + PPI if needed
  • main SE of colchicine = Diarrhoea
  • oral steroids if both CI (pred 15mg/d)
  • if pt is established on allopurinol it should continue
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when to give prophylactic bisphosphonates

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Offer prophylactic bisphosphonates to those with a T-score < -1.5 if they are on steroids / going to be on steroids for 3 or more months (even if <65 years-old

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anti-synthetase syndrome AB

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= where Myositis with +ve anti-Jo1 antibodies can predispose to lung fibrosis

57
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Sulfasalazine what type of drug, what is it used for + MOA

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DMARD - used in mx of inflammatory arthritis eg RhA + IBD
MoA- prodrug for 5-ASA which works through decreasing neutrophil chemotaxis + supresses proliferation of lymphocytes + pro-inflammatory cytokines

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Sulfasalazine cautions

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G6PD deficiency

Allergy to Aspirin or Sulphonamides (cross-sensitivity)

59
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Sulfasalazine adverse effects

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  • oligospermia
  • SJS
  • pneumonitis/lung fibrosis
  • myelosupression, Heinz body anaemia, megaloblastic anaemia
  • may colour tears –> stained contact lenses
60
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are DMARDs safe in pregnancy + breastfeeding

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NO but sulfasalazine is !

61
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1st line Ix for osteoporotic vertebral fracture

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X-ray of the spine

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ruptured ACL usual mechanism + pres

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sport injury
mech - high TWISTING force applied to BENT knee
pres- loud crack, pain + RAPID joint swelling (haemarthrosis)
mx - intense physio or surgery

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ruptured PCL mech + pres

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mech- hyperextension injuries eg knee hits dashboard in car carsh
pres: tibia looks posterior cf to knee joint
test - posterior drawer test

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ruptured MCL mech + pres

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mech - leg forced into valgua via force outside the leg

-knee unstable when put into valgus position

65
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meniscal tear mech + pres + best modality to dx it

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  • rotating sporting injuries
  • delayed knee swelling
  • joint locking
  • recurrent ep of pain + effusions are common, often following minor trauma
  • MRI best to DX meniscal tears (90% sensitive)
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chondromalacia patellae who gets it, HPC + O/E

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teenage girsl, following an injury to knee eg dislocation of patella

  • typical hx of pain on going DOWNSTAIRS or at REST
  • tenderness, quad wasting
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dislocation of patella mech , RF, Ix

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-most comm occurs as traumatic primary event, either through direct TRAUMA or severe contraction of QUADS with knee stretched in valgus + ext rotation
RF: genu valgum, tibial torsion, + high riding patella
Ix: skyline XR views of patella required, although displaced patella may be clinically obvious
-20% recurr rate

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fractured patella 2 types

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2 types:

i. Direct blow to patella causing undisplaced fragments
ii. Avulsion fracture

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tibial plateau fracture

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  • elderly (or after signif trauma in young)
  • mech: knee forced into valgus or varus, but knee fractures before ligaments rupture
  • varus injury affects medial plateau + if valgus injury, lateral plateau depressed fracture occurs
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Cx of THR

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PERIOPERATIVE
-VTE
-intraoperative #
-nerve injury
-INF
LEG LENGTH DISCREPANCY
POSTERIOR DISLOCATION
- in extremes of hip flexion
-pres acutely with a 'clunk', pain + inability to weight bear
-O/E IR + shortening of the affected leg
ASEPTIC LOOSENING (most common reason for revision )
PROSTHETIC JOINT INF
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anti-phospholipid syndromes mx

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  1. primary thromboPROPHYLAXIS
    - Low dose aspirin
  2. Secondary thromoprophylaxis
    - initial VTE: LIFELONG WARFARIN with target INR 2-3
  • recurrent VTE: LIFELONG WARFARIN; if occurred whilst taking warfarin then consider adding LOW-DOSE ASPIRIN, incr target INR to 3-4
  • ARTERIAL THROMBOSIS should be tx with LIFELONG W with INR target 2-3
72
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avascular necrosis may follow what 2 things

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high dose CS therapy
OR previous hip # or dislocation
-sx can be sudden or gradual

73
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ottawa ankle rules state XR only necessary if pain in MALLEOLAR zone + what 3 things

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  1. inability to weight bear for 4 steps
  2. tenderness over distal tibia
  3. bone tenderness over distal fibula
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weber classifcation of ankle fractures

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related to the level of the fibular #

  • Type A - BELOW syndesmosis
  • Type B - # start at level of tibial plafond + may extend proximally to involve the syndesmosis
  • Type C - ABOVE the syndesmosis which can itself be damaged
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mx of ankle fractures

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  • Depends upon stability of ankle joint and patient co-morbidities.
  • All ankle # should be promptly REDUCED to remove pressure on the overlying skin +subsequent necrosis
  • Young pts, with unstable, high velocity or proximal injuries will usually req surgical repair. Often using a compression plate.
  • Elderly pts, even with potentially unstable injuries usually fare better with attempts at conservative mx as their thin bone does not hold metalwork well
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when to prescribe a bisphosphonate in pts with LT- steroid use NICE

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If bone-sparing tx is recommended, prescribe a bisphosphonate (alendronate 10 mg once daily or 70 mg once weekly, or risedronate 5 mg once daily or 35 mg once weekly), if there are no CI + after appropriate counselling to:
…
Consider prescribing to:
Ppl who are taking high doses of oral CS (more than or equivalent to prednisolone 7.5 mg daily for 3 months or longer).

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stills disease featuers

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  • arthralgia
  • elevated serum FERRITIN
  • rash: SALMON-pink, maculopapular
  • PYREXIA (typically rises in the late afternoon/early evening in a daily pattern and accompanies a worsening of joint symptoms and rash)
  • lymphadenopathy
  • RF + ANA negative
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achilles tendon rupture RFs

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  • QUINOLONE use (ciprofloxacin) assoc with tendon disorders

- hypercholesterolaemia (predisposed to tendon xanthomatat|)

79
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mx after osteoporotic fragility fracture by age NICE

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-Tx is indicated following osteoporotic fragility fractures in postmenopausal women who are confirmed to have OP on DEXA (a T-score of - 2.5 SD or below).
BUT In women aged 75Y+ , a DEXA scan may not be req ‘if the responsible clinician considers it to be clinically inappropriate or unfeasible’

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causes of AVN of hip

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long term steroid use
chemo
alcohol excess
trauma

81
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ant shoulder dislocation key

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most common type of dislocation

  • often follows fall on arm or shoulder
  • check pulses + nerves (esp AXILLARY)
  • always do XR
  • tx: REDUCTION, ANALGESIA, SLING
82
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Post shoulder dislocation key

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3Es: Epilepsy, Electrocution, Elderly

  • rare
  • lightbulb sign on XR
  • tx: REFER to ortho surgeons
83
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scaphoid blood supply

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retrograde blood supply from dorsal carpal branch of radial artery –> AVN risk
-this risk most commonly comlicates proximal injuries

84
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Scaphoid # presentation

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  • pain along radial aspect of wrist, at base of thumb

- loss of grip/pinch strength

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Scaphoid # signs

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  1. point of max tenderness over anatomical snuffbox
  2. wrist joint effsion
  3. pain elicited by telescoping of the thumb (on longitudinal compression)
  4. tenderness of schapoid tubercle
  5. pain on ulnar deviation of wrist
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scaphoid # Ix

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  • XRs scaphoid views - PA, lateral, oblique, Ziter view (sensitivity in 1st week is only 80%)
  • CT scan
  • MRI definitive Ix to confirm or exclude dx (comm used 2nd line)
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scaphoid # Initial Mx

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  • immobilisation with a Futuro SPLINT or standard below-elbow backslab
  • REFER to ORTHO
  • -> clinical review with further imaging should be arranged for 7-10d later when initial radiographs are inconclusive
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Scaphoid # Ortho Mx

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-dependent on the pt +type of fracture
-UNDISPLACED fractures of the scaphoid waist
= CAST for 6-8 weeks
=union is achieved in >95%
=certain groups e.g. professional sports people may benefit from early surgical intervention
-DISPLACED scaphoid waist fractures
=requires surgical fixation
-PROXIMAL scaphoid pole fractures
=require surgical fixation

89
Q

what is commonest site of stress fractures

A

2nd metatarsal shaft

90
Q

red flags for lower back pain

A 
age<20Y or >50Y
hx of previous malignancy
night pain
hx of trauma
systemically unwell eg WL, fever
thoracic or middle back pain 
sudden onset + progressive
91
Q

compartment syndrome features

A 
pain, esp on mvmnt (even passive) 
paraesthesia
pallor
arterial puulsation 
paralysis can occur 
(presence of a pulse doesn't rule it out)
92
Q

what is mortons neuroma

A

benign neuroma affecting intermetatarsal plantar nerve - most commonly in 3rd inter-metatarsophalangeal space
F4:M1

93
Q

mortons neuroma features

A

-forefoot pain (3rd intermetatarsophalangeal space)
-worse on walking (shooting or burning pain, feels like pebble in shoe)
-mulder’s click (hold neuroma bet finger + thumb + squeeze metatarsals together, click as neuroma moves bet metatarsal heads)
-loss of sensation distally in toes
DX CLINICAL but ULTRASOUND helps

94
Q

monteggia vs galeazzi fracture

A

Monteggia Proximal Ulna = man PU = fracture of PROXIMAL ULNA with associated dislocation of proximal radioulnar joint
Galeazzi Distal Radius = galaxy DR = fracture of DISTAL RADIUS with associated dislocation of distal radioulnar joint

6th Year MSK/Rheum (2 decks)

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