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what is fibromyalgia
condition that causes widespread pain and extreme tiredness
not associated with inflammation
management of fibromyalgia
duloxetine, pregabalin and tramadol
what would be damaged if there was a fracture to the head of the fibula
common peroneal nerve
skier’s thumb
ulnar collateral ligament tear
presentation of ulnar collateral ligament tear
paint along ulnar side of MCP joint
laxity only: weakness in the grasping or pinching ability
bennett fracture
oblique fracture of the base of the first metacarpal with associated subluxation and fracture of the carpometacarpal articular surfaces
what is osteosarcoma
bone cancer
usually presents in adolescents and younger adults
most common bone affected is femur
presentation of osteosarcoma
persistent bone pain worse at night swelling palpable mass restricted joint movements
investigations of osteosarcoma
- X-ray
- Computerized tomography (CT
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI
- Positron emission tomography (PET
Bone scan
median nerve root
C5-T1
vertebral level of spine of scapula
T3
vertebral level of the most inferior aspect of the scapula
T7
vertebral level of the most superior aspect of the iliac crest
L4
vertebral level of the posterior superior iliac spine
S2
housemaids knee is inflammation of…
prepatellar bursa
