Lecture 2 - Quiz 3

Question 1

Compare the causes of osteoarithis and RA?

Answer 1

OA - degenerative, wear and tear arithis of the articular cartilage, typically effecting weight bearing joints, onset is gradual. \uniateral , but from 50

Associated with ageing - 80% of 65 pus have signs of it, could be associ with a congenital ill development or trauma

RA - Bilateral, joint pain affecting smaller joints, is an autoimmune diesase, typically 30-50 yrs

Question 2

List two symptoms of AS?

Answer 2

Lower back pain, hip and heel pain (achilles)

Question 3

List 4 risk factors of osteoporisis?

Answer 3

Post menopausal, Poor diet, drug use 6 months +, Sedentary lifestyle, Genetics, low body weight, high alcohol

Question 4

What is the diffe betwn Rickets and Osteomalacia?

Answer 4

Rickets happens in those typically under 18 , pre epiph plaste closure and Osteomalacia in adults or adolescents

Question 5

Who is most at risk of getting gout?

Answer 5

Males 40+

Question 6

Compare the joints involved in osteoarith and RA?

Answer 6

Ao is larger joints and unilateral , RA smaller joints and bilateral

Question 7

Why is Vit D important for bone health?

Answer 7

It faciliates calcium absorption in the intestines and is directly involved in bone turnover

Question 8

Why might some one develop bursitis?

Answer 8

Trauma, infection, repetitive use, wear and tear

Question 9

Define the condition Osteomyelitis?

Answer 9

A bacterial infection of bone marrow resulting in necrosis and hence bone weakness