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Rheum and Ortho Flashcards

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Management of Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Conservative: MDT, EXERCISE, good posture and stability, physio.

Medical:
NSAIDs
Anti-TNF (infliximab, etanercept, adalimumab)
Steroid injections
BISPHOSPHONATES (inherent increased risk in osteoporotic fractures)

Surgical:
Hip replacement
(Spinal osteotomy)

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Causes of Mononeuritis Multiplex

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“WARDS PLC”

Wegener's Granulomatosis
Amyloid/AIDS
Rheumatoid arthritis
Diabetes Mellitus
Sarcoid
PAN
Leprosy
Carcinomatosis
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TTP sextet

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  1. Fever
  2. CNS signs
  3. MAHA
  4. Thrombocytopaenia
  5. Haematuria
  6. Renal failure
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Management of TTP

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Urgent plasma exchange
Steroids
IVIg
Splenectomy

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