MSK

Question 1

western blot test result in duchenne muscular dystrophy vs bekcer muscular ystrophy

Answer 1

DMD: dystrophin markedly decreased or absent

bekers: dystrophin present but abnormal

Question 2

primary cause of death in duchenne muscular dystrophy

Answer 2

dilated cardiomyopathy resulting in heart failure or respiratory failure

Question 3

treatment for development dysplasia of the hip in the following age groups;
< 6 months
6-18 months
>18 months

Answer 3

< 6 months: rigid brace/splint with pavlik harness
6-18 months: spica cast
> 18 months: open reduction + spica cast

Question 4

features for a favourable prognosis for leg-calf-perthes disease

Answer 4

(idiopathic AVN)
< 6 years
full ROM
low femoral head involvement
stable joint

Question 5

finding on physical examination of SUFE

Answer 5

limited abduction and internal rotation
patients keep leg in external rotation

Question 6

treatment for SUFE

Answer 6

surgical screw fixation

Question 7

when is surgical treatment required for scoliosis

Answer 7

40 degrees or greater curvature

Question 8

when is spinal bracing required for scoliosis

Answer 8

30 degrees or above

Question 9

what medication is given to help patients with duchennes muscular dystrophy stay ambulatory

Answer 9

corticosteroids

Question 10

complication associated with JIA

Answer 10

chronic uveitis which can lead to blindness