conditions Flashcards
1
Q
most common primary bone malignancy in children
A
osteosarcoma
2
Q
where does osteosarcoma occur in the bone?
A
metaphysics of long bones
3
Q
what two things does x ray show in osteosarcoma?
A
sumburst appearance codman triangle (from periosteal elevation)
4
Q
what should you use first line to manage lower back pain ?
A
naproxen
5
Q
when should children be given vitamin D supplementation ?
A
6 months to 5 years
6
Q
old man, bone pain, raised ALP?
A
pagets disease
7
Q
what is pagets?
A
disease of increased and uncontrolled bone turnover
8
Q
in cuada equina, do you typically get urinary incontinence or retention?
A
retention
9
Q
septic arthritis of intervertebral disc?
A
discitis
