Skeletal and ST Conditions Flashcards
Women:Men Osteoporosis
10:1
Common sites of fx with osteoporosis
Thoracic/Lumbar Spine Femoral Neck Proximal Humerus Proximal Tibia Pelvis Distal Radius
Cause of senile osteoporosis
Decreae in bone cell activity due to genetics or acquired abnormalities
Diagnositc test for Osteoporosis
CT Scan
Osteomalacia
Decalcification of bones ue to Vitamin D deficiency
What is calciferol
Vitamin D2 Injection for Osteomalacia
Osteomyelitis
Infection of bone due to Staphylococcus Aureus (usually)
Arthogryposis multiplex Congenita Causes….
Limitation in joint motion and sausage like appearance
IQ of children with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
Normal
Osteogenesis Imperfecta is caused by (genetically)
Autosomal dominant gene
Osteogenesis Imprefecta is caused by (in bone):
Abnormal collagen synthesis leading to imbalance between bone depositions and reabsorptions
What becomes thin in Osteogenesis Imprefecta?
Cortical and Cancellous bons
Diagnostic tests for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Bone Scan and plain films show old fx
Serological testing
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Seperation of articular carilage from underlying bone
Where does osteochondritis dissecans usually happen?
Medial femoral condyle near intercondylar notch and humeral capitellum
Myofascial Pain Syndrome onset by:
Sudden overload, over stretching and/or repetitive/sustained muscle activities