Peer 8 - MSK disorders

Question 1

most consistent finding with cauda equina syndrome?

Answer 1

urinary retention

Question 2

tx of rhabdo?

Answer 2

IV hydration with normal saline

Question 3

maneuvers to assist in diagnosis of bicipital tendinitis?

Answer 3

Yergason test and Speed test

Question 4

yergason test?

Answer 4

used for bicipital tendinitis - pain and tenderness over bicipital groove with forearm supination against resistance with elbow flexed and shoulder in abduction

Question 5

speed test?

Answer 5

good for bicipital tendinitis - anterior shoulder pain with flexion of the shoulder against resistance with the elbow extended and forearm supinated

Question 6

kanavel signs? what for?

Answer 6

flexor tenosynovisits

• pain on passive extension of finger (first)
• flexed position at rest
• symmetric swelling of the finger
• tenderness over course of the flexor sheath

Question 7

most common organism in monoarticular septic arthritis?

Answer 7

staph aureus

Question 8

what is a felon?

Answer 8

infection of distal digital pulmp

Question 9

tx of felon?

Answer 9

lateral incision on ulnar aspect

Question 10

what is paronychia?

Answer 10

infection around lateral nail fold

Question 11

tx of paronychiaZ?

Answer 11

elevating eponychial fold with a no. 11 blade

Question 12

tx of carpal tunnel?

Answer 12

volar splint at night, NSAIDs, with follow up with PCP

Question 13

most common extra-articular manifestation of ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 13

uveitis