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L09: Common Joint Pathologies Flashcards

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What is a typical septic arthritis like

A

Fever
Warm
Red
Swollen

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What are the risk factors of septic arthritis

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Breakage of skin 
Immunosupression 
Extreme age
Underlying arthritis 
Joint replacement
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How can the infection of septic arthritis occur

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Blood
Skin
Directly to the joint
Bone

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What would a blood test show in a patient with septic arthritis

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High white blood cell
High inflammatory markers
Bacteria present

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What are the inflammatory markers that would be high in septic arthritis

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ESR98

CRP238

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What is the typical gout symptoms

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Red
Swollen
Pain with bedsheets
Hot

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What is the definition of gout

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Crystal induced arthritis

Uric acid becomes deposited in joints that leads to inflammation

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What does a gout blood test show

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High white blood cell
High uric acid (0.65 mol +)
No bacteria
Crystals

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What are the primary and secondary causes of gout

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Primary: impaired excretion of uric acid by kidney
Secondary: increased production of uric acid by alcohol and fructose drinks

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What are the typical symptoms of osteoarthritis

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Pain after activity

Stiff in the morning for 10 minutes

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What is the definition of osteoarthritis

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Dysregulation of normal tissue turnover and repair

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What are the primary and secondary causes of osteoarthritis

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Primary: just happens
Secondary: other problems e.g gout

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What does an examination of osteoarthritis show

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Bone enlargement

Hard swelling

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14
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What would a blood test of osteoarthritis show

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Normal blood test

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What is the definition of rheumatoid arthritis

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Chronic symmetrical joint disease

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What are the typical symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

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Stiff joint for 2 hours in the morning
Warm
Swollen

17
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What is the cause of rheumatoid arthritis

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Autoimmune

18
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What does a blood test of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis show

A

High inflammatory markers

19
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What are the inflammatory markers of rheumatoid arthritis

A

ESR 80

CRP 35

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