Bones & Joints Flashcards
Functions of the Skeleton
- Body shape & size
- Structural support
- Protection of internal organs
- Mechanical support for movement
- Mineral homeostasis
- Houses hemopoietic tissue
Manifestations of Bone disease
- Disability
- Deformity
- Pain
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Anemia/ Pancytopenia
- Neurological dysfuction
Composition of Bone
Extracellular matrix
- Osteoid
- Minerals
Cells
- Osteoblast
- Osteoclast
- Osteocytes
Components of Osteoid
- Type 1 collagen
- GAGs
- Osteocalcin (Protein like osteopontin)
Mineral components in bones
Hydroxyapatite [Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2]
- Bone hardness
Repository for:
- 99% body calcium
- 85% body phosphorus
Osteoblast
- Bone producing- synthesize matrix proteins (collagen) - Osteoid
- Initiates mineralization - Binding Calcium phosphate to Osteoid to make hard bone
- Binds hormones - PTH
- Regulates osteoclast
Normal Growth & Development
- Pre-modeled in cartilage OR Direct production
- Mesenchymal condensation
Osteoclast
- Bone removing- release proteolytic enzymes & bone resorption
- Derived from Hematopoietic progenitor cells
- Multinucleated
Types of bones
Mineralization
- Non-mineralized/ Osteoid
- Mineralized
Structure
- Cortical/ Compact (Surface forming)
- Cancellous/ Spongy (Inner trabecular)
Microscopic arrangement of matrix fibers
- Woven / Immature
- Lamellar/ Mature
Woven bone
Laid in fetal skeleton or disease states
- Collagen arranged in random orientation –> Resist force in all directions
- Forms quickly
- Remodeled into Lamellar bone
- Always pathological in adults
Lamellar Bone
- Collagen arranged in parallel sheets –> Resist unidirection force
- Facilitates weight bearing
Endochondral ossification
Bone formed after replacing cartilage anlagen
- Formation of most bones
pg 12 Mesenchymal condensation =
Intramembranous Ossification
Formation of bone w/o cartilage network
- mesenchymal condensation –> Differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into Osteoblasts –> Direct bone synthesis on fibrous layer of tissue
Layers of Growth Plate (Endochondral ossification)
- Reserve zone
- Proliferative zone
- Hypertrophic zone
- Mineralization zone
- Primary spongiosa zone
Reserve zone
Chondroblasts resting (inactive)
Zone of proliferation
Chondroblasts proliferates (multiply) & contribute to lengthening of the plate
Zone of hypertrophy
Chondroblasts hypertrophy, secrete matrix & more longitudinal growth
Zone of Mineralization
Chondroblasts apoptose & cartilage matrix mineralizes
Primary spongiosa zone
BV innervate & brings osteoprogenitor cells that replace mineralized cartilage w/ bone
- Fist layer of spongy bone formed
Bone modeling
Formation & growth of individual bones
- Longitudinal growth = Childhood & Adolescents
- Appositional growth = Adulthood
- Osteoblast & osteoclast work independently
Bone remodeling
Constant replenishment of bone during the lifetime
- Occurs due to Osteoblast & Osteoclast working together
- Highly regulated microscopic process
Mineralization
Osteoid ——- (10-15 days) —-> Bones
Special features of Growth plate zones
Zones 1-3 = Maintaining cartilage
Zones 4-5 = Bone formation
Etiology of Achondroplasia
- AD
- Gain of function mutation of FGFR3 gene
Normally FGF binds FGFR3 –> Inhibits Endochondral ossification
CFs of Achondroplasia
- Short stature (short extremities & normal trunk)
- Large head w/ bulging forehead/ Frontal bossing
- “Saddle nose” - Depression of nose root
- Exaggerated lumber lordosis
Intelligence, reproduction & life expectance not affected
Clinical diagnosis of Achondroplasia
- Disproportionate dwarfism & normal intelligence
- Bones w/ endochondral ossification (long bones)
- Usually have normal parents
DDx of Achondroplasia
- Cretinism (thyroid deficiency)
- Growth hormone deficiency
Intelligence & reproduction usually affected
Limbs & trunks, etc. are not disproportionate
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)
Brittle bone disease
Connective tissue disorder
- Dec in Type 1 Collagen synthesis –> Extreme fragility
Etiopathogenesis of OI
CFs of OI
Dec bone matrix
- Bone fragility = Recurrent fractures from birth to childhood
- Deformities & disability
- Short stature
Dec in other Connective tissue
- Blue sclera - partial visualization of underlying choroid through translucent sclera
- Hearing loss - abnormal middle & inner ear bones (sensorineural deficit + impeded conduction)
- Small misshapen blue-yellow teeth - Dentin deficiency
- Easy bruisability - Fragile capillaries
Osteopetrosis
Marble Bone disease
- Bones are brittle & fracture easily bc the new bone deposited is woven bone
- Dec bone resorption due to deficient Osteoclast development or function
Etiopathogenesis of Osteopetrosis
Mutation –> Impaired acidification of osteoclast resorption pit –> Impaired dissolution of Calcium hydroxyapatite within the matrix
Diagnosis of Osteopetrosis
X-ray
Genetic analysis
Treatment of Osteopetrosis
Bone marrow transplant
Ehler Danlos Syndrome
Faulty collagen synthesis due to mutation in genes encoding Collagen or enzymes modifying collagen resulting in deficient collagen synthesis
CFs & Molecular Etiology of EDS
COL5A1 & COL5A2 (AD)
- hypermobile joints
- Stretchy skin
- Joint dislocation
- Easy bruising
COL3A1 (AD)
- Affects BV & organs
- Easy bleeding
- Berry aneurysms & rupture
- Aortic rupture
- Uterine rupture in pregnancy / Other organ rupture
Lysyl hydroxylase enzyme deficiency (AR)
- Congenital scoliosis
- Ocular fragility
Marfan Syndrome (Etiopathogenesis)
AD connective tissue disorder affecting bones, heart, aorta & eyes
- Fibrillin (FBN1) gene mutation on Chr 15
- Fibrillin is a component of microfibrils
CFs of Marfan Syndrome
- Tall w/ super long extremities & long, tapering fingers & toes (Excessive TGF-b signaling)
- High arched palate, hyperflexible joints, kyphosis, scoliosis, pectus excavatum & Pectus carinatum (pigeon chest) (Loss of structural integrity)
- Subluxation or dislocation of lens- Ectopia lentis (B/L)
- Mitral valve prolapse –> CHF, Aortic root dilation –> A. regurgitation & A. dissection (Loss of elastic fibers in tunica media)
MCC of death in pts. w/ Marfan Syndrome
Aortic rupture
Regulation of Bone Remodeling
Coordinated activity of Osteoblasts & Osteoclasts
Osteoblast = Key regulatory cell
- Synthesize bone matrix (Collagen & other proteins)
- Initiates & maintains mineralization of matrix
- Responds to stimulation from factors released by Osteocytes
- Responds to stimulus from Blood borne factors
- Activates/ inactivates Osteoclast activity
Factors released by Osteocytes
- Sclerostin
Factors released by Osteoprogenitor cells
- Bone Morphogenic Protein (BMP)
Blood Borne factors
Hormones
- Vit D
- Cytokines
- Growth hormones
Intercellular signals involved in Bone remodeling
- RANK & RANKL
- Monocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (M-CSF)
- Sclerostin
- BMP
RANKL (Receptor Activator of NF-Kappa-B Ligand)
Expressed on Osteoblast
Binds to RANK on Osteoclast & precursors –> Activation
Upregulation of RANKL
- PTH
- IL-2
- Vit D3
- Some malignancies
Inhibition of RANKL
Osteoprotegerin (OPG) (TNF family)
- Produced by Osteoblast when WNT proteins from the Osteoprogenitor cells binds to LRP 5/6 on the Osteoblast
Monocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (M-CSF)
Produced by Osteoblast
- Signals monocytes to differentiate into Osteoclast
Sclerostin
Produced by Osteocytes
Binds to LDL receptor proteins 5/6 on Osteoblast –> Inhibit Osteoprotegerin production
Bone Morphogenic Protein (BMP)
Produced by Osteoprogenitor cells
- Stimulate osteoblasts & Inc Bone resorption
Osteoporosis
Osteopenia that is severe enough to significantly increase the risk of fracture
- Localized or Diffused
- Primary (Senile & Post-menopausal) or Secondary
Diagnosis of Osteoporosis
DEXA Scan
- T-score =
Peak Bone Mass Determinants
- Sex (m>f)
- Physical activity
- Genetics
- Nutrition
- Hormones
Rate of loss of bone mass in Senile Osteoporosis related to:
- Dec physical activity
- Hormones
- Dec reproductive age of Osteoblast & its precursors
- Dec synthetic activity of Osteoblast
- Dec Biological activity of matrix precursors
Pathogenesis of Post-menopausal Osteoporosis
Dec Estrogen –> Inc inflammatory cytokine release by Monocytes (IL-1)
- -> Inc Osteoclast activation & recruitment
- -> Inc RANK-RANKL activity
- -> Dec Osteoprotegerin
- -> Dec Osteoclast apoptosis
= HIGH bone turnover & bone loss
Endocrine causes of Secondary Osteoporosis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism - pts usually have Hypocalcemia
- DM
- Addison disease
- Pituitary disease
Neoplastic causes of Secondary Osteoporosis
- Carcinomatosis
- Multiple myeloma
- Paraneoplastic Disease = Squamous Cell Carcinoma of lung
GI causes of Secondary Osteoporosis
- Malnutrition
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Vit D/C deficiency
- Malabsorption
Drugs that cause Secondary Osteoporosis
- Chemotherapy
- Corticosteroids
- Alcohol
Other causes of Secondary Osteoporosis
Immobilization
CFs of Osteoporosis
Fracture or bone pain after trivial trauma
- Elderly patients
Radiological diagnosis of Osteoporosis
- Plain radiograph- Fractures & loss of bone
- DEXA scan/ CT scan- < 2.5 SD