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(PM3B) Musculoskeletal Therapeutics Flashcards

1
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What comprises the musculoskeletal system? 6

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(1) Bones

(2) Joints

(3) Muscles

(4) Tendons

(5) Ligaments

(6) Cartilage

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What are tendons?

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Attaches muscle to bone

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What are ligaments?

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Attach bone to bone

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4
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What is the most common musculoskeletal condition?

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Osteoarthritis

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What is the first line management of lower back pain?

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(1) stretching/ strengthening/ aerobics/ yoga

then 2nd line

(2) NSAIDs

then 3rd line

(3) Weak opioids, e.g. codeine

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6
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When may surgery be required for lower back pain?

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Prolapsed discs

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What happens to bones with ageing?

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Loss of bone mass in those >30yrs old

Bone loss accelerates post-menopause in women (due to drop in oestrogen levels)

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What happens to joints with ageing?

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Stiffen with age

Ligaments + tendons become more rigid

Cartilage thins, leading to increased friction
- arthritis

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What happens to muscle with ageing?

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Progressively lost from ~30yrs old
- sarcopenia

Reduced mass + strength leads to an increase in risk of injury

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What is the main symptom of most musculoskeletal conditions?

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Pain

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What is bone pain?

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Deep/ penetrating pain

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What is muscle pain?

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Often less intense than bone pain

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What is joint, ligament, or tendon pain?

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Stiff

Dull ache

Less intense than bone pain

Worse when moved/ stretched

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14
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When can back pain be misleading?

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Kidney infection/ stone

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15
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How are musculoskeletal conditions diagnosed?

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Observation of gait/ movement of the patient

Questions

Physical examination

Blood tests
- biomarkers
- inflammatory markers
- CT scan
- X-ray

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16
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What are some of the functions of bone?

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(1) Support
- framework for attachment of muscles

(2) Protection
- of internal organs

(3) Movement
- levers + points of attachment for muscles

(4) Mineral storage
- reservoir for calcium

(5) Haematopoiesis
- housing of bone marrow
- production of blood cells + platelets

(6) Energy storage
- contain fats/ lipids
- yellow bone marrow

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17
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What is compact or cortical bone?

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Hard + dense outer layer of bone

~80% of human skeleton

Comprised of proteins (1/3 bone mass) + hydroxyapatite (2/3 bone mass)

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18
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What is spongy/cancellous/trabeculae bone?

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Porous + highly vascularised

Storage of bone marrow

Low density + strength

Honeycomb-like structure

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19
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What are the openings on the surface of spongy bone called?

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Canaliculi

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20
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Describe the structure of trabeculae.

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Align along positions of stress

Exhibit extensive cross-linking
- for reinforcement + strength

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What is bone remodelling?

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Formation of new bone to replace old bone

Occurs constantly in growing children

Allows for lengthening/ thickening of bones

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When can bone remodelling occur in adults?

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(1) Trauma
- fractures

(2) Stress
- weight-bearing exercise

(3) Metabolic changes
- replenishment of calcium stores

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What are osteoblasts?

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Bone cell type

Essential for bone formation

Cuboidal cells located along the bone surface

Secrete collagen proteins + proteoglycan
- mainly type 1 collagen

Initiate calcification

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What are osteocytes?

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Bone cell type

Maintain + repair bone

Comprise 90-95% of total resident bone cells

Located within lacunae

Surrounded by mineralised bone matrix

Connected to other osteocytes via canaliculi

When osteocyte dies, surrounding bone dies

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What are osteoclasts?

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Bone cell type

Breakdown bone
- removal of deteriorating bone
- removal of unnecessary new bone

Large multinucleated cells
- originate from bone marrow

Secrete hydrogen ions
- to dissolve mineral matrix

Secrete hydrolytic enzymes
- to degrade other components of bone
- e.g. collagenase

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26
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How can a condition such as osteoporosis be caused?

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Imbalance between bone resorption and formation

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27
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What is the purpose of mechanosensors in bone tissue?

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To sense bone health

28
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What happens at the end of a bone formation cycle?

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Osteoblast subpopulation become osteocytes in the matrix

29
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How do osteocytes maintain bone?

A

Regulation of mineral ion exchange

30
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How is an osteoclast formed?

A

differentiation
(1) Haemopoietic prescursor

(2) Preosteoclast

(3) Osteoclast

can also be formed from:

(1) Mesenchymal stem cell

(2) Preosteoblast

(3) Osteoclast

31
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What happens if the number of osteoclasts outweighs number of osteoblasts?

A

Osteoporosis

Weakens bone strength

32
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What is the most common cause of fractures?

A

Trauma

33
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What are some common symptoms of fractures?

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(1) Pain

(2) Loss of function

(3) Deformity

(4) Crepitus
- grating/ popping/ cracking sound

(5) Bleeding can occur from bone/ surrounding tissues

34
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What is the treatment for fractures?

A

(1) Immobilise + support limb

(2) Pain relief
- not NSAIDs as reports of delayed healing

(3) Immobilisation with casts/ surgical fixation of fracture

35
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What should be advised to a patient with a fracture cast?

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(1) Keep it dry

(2) Do not itch with sharp/ pointed objects

(3) Check visible skin for redness/ smell/ sores

(4) Rest with care

(5) Elevate regularly to reduce risk of swelling

(6) Contact doctor if tight or causing pain

36
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What is compartment syndrome?

A

Serious limb-threatening condition

Caused by excessive swelling of injured muscles

Fibrous membrane surrounding muscle prevents expansion of swollen muscle
- Pressure builds within the muscle

Pressure in muscle restricts blood flow
- leads to hypoxia
- leads to death of muscle fibres

37
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What are the symptoms of compartment syndrome?

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Increasing pain in immobilised limb following fracture

38
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What is the treatment of compartment syndrome?

A

Surgery to relieve pressure in constricted tissue

Amputation may be necessary if muscles/ nerves have died

39
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What are some potential complications of fractures?

A

(1) Compartment syndrome

(2) Pulmonary embolism

40
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What is a pulmonary embolism?

A

Sudden blockage of artery in lung by a blood clot
- usually from leg vein

Common + fatal
- following serious hip/ pelvic fractures
- less common in lower leg fractures
- very rare in upper body fractures

41
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Why does a fracture increase risk of pulmonary embolism?

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(1) Trauma to leg

(2) Forced immobility

(3) Reduced blood flow to veins

42
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What are some symptoms of pulmonary embolism?

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(1) Chest pain

(2) Cough

(3) Shortness of breath

43
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Describe the prophylaxis of pulmonary embolism following fractures.

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(1) Anticoagulants
- e.g. heparin
- often given with warfarin
- reduces occurrence of blood clots

44
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What is a joint?

A

A junction between 2 or more bones

45
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What types of joint are there?

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(1) Ball + socket

(2) Hinge

46
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What components of a joint reduce risk of damage?

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(1) Articular cartilage

(2) Synovial membrane + fluid

(3) Stabilising ligaments

47
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What components are present in the knee joint?

A

(1) Meniscus

(2) Bursa

(3) Patella

(4) Ligaments

48
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What is the meniscus in the knee?

A

Lateral/ medial

Cushion of fibrous cartilage

Ensures even distribution of weight on the joint

49
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What is the bursa in the knee?

A

Fluid-filled sac

Lined by synovial membrane

Provides a cushion between bone + tendons

50
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What is the patella in the knee?

A

Knee cap

Protects knee joint

51
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What are ligaments comprised of?

A

Collagen + elastin fibres

Provide stability bone-bone

Allow a range of movement

52
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Describe the structure of tendons.

A

Tough bands of connective tissue
- mostly comprised of collagen

Contained within a sheath

Lubricated to allow movement without friction

53
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What types of muscle are there?

A

(1) Skeletal
- striated

(2) Smooth

(3) Cardiac

54
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What is striated muscle?

A

Skeletal muscle

Bundles of contractile fibres

Responsible for movement + posture

Arranged in opposing groups

55
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What are satellite cells?

A

Myogenic stem cells

Responsible for post-natal growth/ repair/ maintenance of skeletal muscle

56
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How do satellite cells cause muscle growth?

A

(1) Activates by injury/ trauma

(2) Differentiate asymmetrically into another satellite cell + a myoblast

(3) Myoblast matures

(4) Mature myoblast fuses

57
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How do satellite cells cause muscle repair?

A

(1) Activates by injury/ trauma

(2) Differentiate asymmetrically into another satellite cell + a myoblast

(3) Myoblast matures

(4) Mature myoblast fuses

58
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How do satellite cells cause maintenance of skeletal muscle?

A

(1) Activates by injury/ trauma

(2) Differentiate asymmetrically into another satellite cell + a myoblast

(3) Myoblast matures

(4) Mature myoblast fuses

59
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What is a strain?

A

Damaged/ torn muscle

e.g. hamstring injury

60
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What is a sprain?

A

Damaged ligaments

e.g. ACL

61
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What is tendinitis?

A

Inflammation of tendon

62
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What are shin splints?

A

Fractures of shin bone

63
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What is the primary treatment of sporting injuries?

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RICE

R = Rest
- minimises internal bleeding + prevents further injury

I = Ice
- Reduces pain + swelling

C = Compress
- Reduces swelling + further risk of injury

E = Elevate
- reduces swelling
- area should be above the level of your heart

64
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(1) What is the purpose of icing a sporting injury?

(2) How should it be done?

A

(1) Cold reduces pain + inflammation

(2)
- Wrap ice in towel and apply for 10 minutes
- Remove for 10 minutes
- Repeat for 60-90 minutes to prevent a cold injury

65
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Why is ice applied and removed cyclically in treatment of a sporting injury?

A

To prevent a cold injury

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