MSK Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Charcot Joint triad
A
Joint destruction
Dislocation
Heterotopic new bone formation
2
Q
Permeative lesion
A
< 30 years
Ewing, LCH, Infection
Older
MM, Metastatic carcinomatosis, primary lymphoma
3
Q
Pseudopermeative
A
Aggressive osteoporosis
Hemangioma
Radiation changes
4
Q
Looser fracture
A
Pathognomonic for osteomalacia/rickets
Fractire through the osteoid seams (Fracture at right angles to cortex line)
5
Q
Thyroid acropachy
A
Periostitis in the metacarpals and phalanges of hands and feet
Involves ulnar aspect of 5th metacarpal
Usually occurs after prior thyroidectomy and causes is unknown
