Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
What movement is typically impaired in adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)? Who is more likely to get this?
A
External rotation (passive + active)
Diabetics - upto 20% have an episode
lasts 6-24 months
2
Q
Causes of avascular necrosis of hip?
A
Long term steroids
Chemo
Excess alcohol use
Trauma
3
Q
How can you differentiate between limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis and diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis?
A
Limited - affected face and distal limbs more
Diffuse - affects trunk and proximal limbs more
4
Q
Most common cause of death in diffuse cutaenous systemic sclerosis?
A
resp involvement - seen in 80%
-> ILD
-> PAH
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