Genetic Disorders

Question 1

Hip Dysplasia

Answer 1

-infants and children
-unstable hip that subluxes/dislocation

Question 2

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Answer 2

-skeletal fragility and growth deficiency
-brittle bone disease
-bruising and increased laxity

Question 3

Osteomyelitis

Answer 3

-inflammation of bone by an infectious organism
-affects spine, pelvis, and legs
-pyrogenic

Question 4

Infections of Prosthesis

Answer 4

-primary cause of prosthetic failure is strep
-common sign is persistent joint pain

Hematogenous infection: primary infection elsewhere in body

Contiguous: secondary to nearby infection

Question 5

Spondylodiscitis

Answer 5

-infection that affects vertebral spine
-affects discs MC

S/S: pain in spine with radiation to LE
-unusual postures