MSK Exam #2 Flashcards

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Osteoporosis

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Low bone mass
OR
Low bone strength

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Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts

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Osteoblasts build
Osteoclasts break down

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Calcitonin activity

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Stores calcium into the bones

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Parathyroid hormone activity

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Break down bone to get celcium into the blood stream

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Estrogen and bones

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Estrogen inhibits osteoclast activity

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Where is trabeculae found

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Ends of long bones and vertebrae are the ones we care about (are others)

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Peak age for bone mass

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In the 30s

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Primary osteoporosis

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Due to age without underlying disease process

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Risk factors for primary osteoporosis

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Caucasian and Asian
Smoking
Malnutrition
Decreased physical activity

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Medications causing osteoporosis

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Long term steroids
Valproic acid
Heparin
Aromatase inhibitors
Cyclosporine

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Steroid dose that causes osteoporosis

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Over mg Prednisone or equivalent for over 3 months

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Presentation of osteoporosis

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Vague s/s
Pathologic fractures
Shortening
Back pain without trauma

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3 places for osteoporotic fractures

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Vertebrae
Hip
Distal radius

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Dx for osteoporosis

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Via screening or fracture

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Screening recommendation for osteoporosis

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Grade B in women over 65 and postmenopausal women under 65 with risk factors
Grade I in men

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Potential screening age for osteoporosis in men

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70 years and above

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DEXA T score interpretation

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Under -2.5 - Osteoporosis
-2.4 to -1.0 -Osteopenia
Over -1.0 - Normal

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Places we check in a DEXA scan

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Lumbar spine and hips

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Z scores for osteoporosis

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Compare to people the same age - determine primary vs. secondary

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Fragility fracture

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Equivalent to a T score finding - break without trauma -wrist, hip, spine, etc.

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Tx for Hip fx

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Surgery
Only 2/3 return home after
Very dangerous

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Other imaging and studies for osteoporosis

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Plain films show demineralization
Calcium, phosphate, vitamin D

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Hyperparathyroidism presentation

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High calcium - stone, moans, groans, bones

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Vitamin D deficiency presentation

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Fatigue
Bone pain
Muscle weakness
No sun exposure

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Diabetes presentation
Increased thirst and urination Blurred vision Numbness
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Hyperthyroidism presentation
Tachycardia Diarrhea Weight loss Elevated temp
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6 diseases to consider in osteoporosis presentation
Hyperparathyroidism Vitamin D deficiency Diabetes Hyperthyroidism Celiac disease Alcoholism
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Pathway of osteoporosis workup
DEXA or fragility fx Labs to r/o secondary cause Treat osteoporosis an secondary cause if present
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Frax score
Gives 10 year risk of osteoporotic hip fracture
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Concerning Frax score
>25% of major osteoporotic fx in next 10 years OR >3% of hip fx next ten years
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Lifestyle modifications for osteoporosis and clinical pearl
Everybody gets! Exercise and weight loss Walking 1 hour per week = 20% reduction in hip fracture Smoking cessation ETOH moderation Fall prevention
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Minderal replacement for osteoporosis
For everyone! Ideal Vitamin D - 800 IU daily - treat if under 20 with 50,000 weekly
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Conditions for which insurance will pay for osteoporosis related vitamin D level - 4
DEXA scan under -2.5 Frax >3% for hip >20% for any fx Frax>3% with T score<1.5 Initiating bisphosphonate therapy
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Calcium replacement
Calcium citrate can be with or w/o food and may be with PPI Calcium carbonate obstructed by PPI and must be with food 1200mg total per day is the goal
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Who get pharm for osteoporosis
Osteoporosis or Osteopenia with +FRAX
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Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis
End in -dronate Alen - Weekly Rise - Monthly Iban - Q3 months Zole - Yearly
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Holidays for bisphosphonates
Need a drug holiday of 1+ year with repeat scores - higher risk means longer time before holiday
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Pt Ed for bisphosphonates
Take with 8oz of water and NO food No reclining for 30 minutes - heartburn Osteonecrosis of the jaw related to dental procedures - SE
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Pts who cannot have bisphosphonates
eGFR under 30-35 Significant GI disorders - be cautious
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Denosumab
Becoming first line Q6 months Good for CKD patients for osteoporosis $$$ if not covered No drug holiday
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Estrogen/Progesterone for osteoporosis
Last resort
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SERM for osteoporosis
Inhibits bone resorption and reduces fx risk Also causes clots and hot flashes Needed for
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Romosozumab
PTH Protein analog Must correct calcium and vitamin D first Wanes after 12 months Good for bisphosphonate holiday
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Monitoring for osteoporosis
New DEXA every 2 years - consider changing therapy if not inmproving Double therapy not recommended
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Indications for endo referral in osteoporosis
Osteoporosis before menopause under 50 Failed tx or continual fx
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Osteogenesis imperfecta
Brittle bone disease, presents with Blue sclera Hearing loss Weak joints and easy fractures
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Types of osteogenesis imperfecta
I - Mild; Accelerated osteoporosis II - Lethal - non compatible with life III - Severe, short stature, etc. IV- Moderate, skoliosis, etc. 19 in all
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Plain films in osteogenesis imperfecta
Bowing of bones
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Management for osteogenesis imperfecta
r/o abuse Activity restrictions based on severeity May give bisphosphonate therapy
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Osteoarthritis
MC joint disease Mainly d/t aging May have asymptomatic or incidental findings
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Pathogenesis of arthritis
Recurrent trauma leading to degeneration of cartilage Inflammation or loss of estrogen
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Osteophyte
Bone spur Trying to strengthen itself d/t trauma
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Presentation of osteoarthritis - 6 items
Insidious onset Hx of repeated trauma Limited ROM Pain relieved by rest Knee crepitus Early AM stiffness - under 10 minutes
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Herbeden nodes
DIP osteoarthritis nodes
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Bouchard nodes
PIP nodes - severe osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
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Inlammation of osteoarthritis
Non-inflammatory Yellow, transparent fluid with few WBCs
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Dx for osteoarthritis
Radigraphic - dx of choice May see bone cysts, osteophytes, lipping
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Management for osteoarthritis
PT Weight loss Acetominophen is first line 3-4g daily NSAID - Voltaren/Pennsaid gel or Mobic daily
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Intra-articular steroid use
Effective for most joints Minimal systemic effects Softens up joint space with decreasing efficacy
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Hyaluronic acid for joints
Helps to lubricate by increasing synovial fluid viscosity Joint injection
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FInal resort for osteoarthritis
Surgery
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Gouty arthritis
Metabolic disease with abnormal amounts of uric acid - monoarticular involvement
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MC joint affected by gout
Great toe
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Tophus
Nodular deposit of monosodium urate crystals with an associated foreign body reaction
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Podagra
Gout of the MTP joint of the great toe
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Presentation of gouty arthritis
Frequently nocturnal Sudden onset Fasting, alcohol, medication changes Asymmetrical with more than one joint possible Intense pain with little weight
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Presentation of gouty joint
Warm, swollen, and tender Inflammatory!! r/o infection
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Dx for gouty arthritis
Uric acid level elevated in 75% CBC may help Definitive dx - Negatively birefringent crystals on fluid aspiration
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Tx for gouty arthritis
Asymptomatic - Cut out purines, alcohol NSAID for pain - indomethacin/Naproxen Colchicine
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Steroids for gouty arthritis
Faster than NSAIDs Prednisone, Methylprednisilone Can give directly in joint
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Hyperuricemic medications
Thiazide and loop diuretics Niacin
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Group III - Foods to avoid with Gout - 5
Venison Nuts Mussels Avocado Sardines
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Good foods for Gout (Level I)
Cheese Bread Vegetables Butter Eggs
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Urate lowering pharm for gouty arthritis Used between attacks
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors Alopurinol and Uloric
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Probenecid
Increases uric acid excretion - can be used in gouty arthritis
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Chronic trophaceous arthritis
Severe gout with large trophi May need surgery
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Pseudogout presentation
Positive birefringence Chondrocalcinosis on XR Asymmetrical
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Tx for psudogout
NSAIDs and Steroid injections
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Chronic systemic inflammatory disease manifesting in synovitis of multiple joints 3x more common in women
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Pannus in RA
From chronic synovitis, Overgrowth of the synovium erodes cartilage, bone, ligaments and tendons
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Presentation of RA
Symmetrical swelling of multiple joint though may be monarticular first Over 30 minutes of AM stiffness Inflammatory Systemic symptoms
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Complications of RA
Ulnar deviation of wrist Boutinierre and Swan neck deformity Nodules - may be pulmonary
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Dx for RA
Anti CCP antibodies in 70-8-% ESR/CRP Rheumatoid factor only sensitive in 50% of cases
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RA anemia
Hypochromic, normocytic anemia of chronic disease
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Imaging for RA
Plain films may not show changes early on Swelling, demineralization, erosions
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Tx for RA
Treat both pain and inflammation Treat early NSAID or DMARD
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Steroids for RA
Decrease inflammation and improve pain Prednisone Intrarticular triamcinolone Superior effect for NSAIDs
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DMARDs for RA
Methotrexate Pregnancy test needed GI side effects and pancytopenia - follow labs No ETOH Folic acid needed
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Hydroxychloroquine for RA
DMARD Cardiomyopathy and QT prolongation are concerns Risk of retinal toxicity
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Sulfasalazine and RA
Older drug as well DMARD Many side effects
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Most recently used drugs for RA - 5
TNF inhibitors: Enbrel, Remicade, Humira, Simponi, Cimzia
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Acute Bacterial Septic Arthritis
Asymmetrical Typically in weight bearing joints Prosthetic joints Staph aureus is MCC
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4 subtypes of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Oligoartucular - few joints involved Polyarticular - many joints involved Systemiv Enthesis
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Enthesitis
Point where tendon/ligament attaches (enthesis) is inflamed
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Oligoartucular JIA
Four or fewer joints Assymetrical Systemic features not common
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Polyarticular JIA
5+ joints More symmetrical process May be rheumatoid factor positive or negative May have low grade fever
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Systemic JIA
Multiple joints High fever May have an evervescent salmon pink rash
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Enthesitis associated JIA
MC in males over 10 Lower extremity large joint arhtritis, llow back pain, sacroileitis Inflammation of tendinous instertions
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Lab findings for JIA
No one test - may see elevated inflammatory markers
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Joint fluid analysis indicative of trauma Cells and Glucose
More red cells than white cells with white cells under 2,000 Normal glucose
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Joint fluid analysis indicative of reactive arthritis Cells & Glucose
3K-10K WBCs - mononuclear Normal glucose
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Joint fluid analysis indicative of JIA or other inflammatory arthritis
5K-69K WBCs - mostly neutrophils Normal or slightly low glucose
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Joint fluid analysis indicative of Septic arthritis
Over 60K WBCs, over 90% neutrophils Low to normal glucose
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General trend for joint fluid analysis and inflammation
More inflamed/infected leads to lower glucose and higher WBCs Septic>JIA>Reactive>Trauma
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Imaging for JIA
May see soft tissue involvement on XR MRI may be helpful
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Tx 1st line and goal for JIA
Goal Relieve pain and keepmjoints smooth NSAIDs first line (naproxen, ibuprofen, meloxicam)
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2nd line tx for JIA
DMARDs (Methotrexate)\Response in 3-4 weeks
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3rd line tx for JIA
Insufficiant response to MTX or cannot tolerate TNF inhibitors (etanercept, infliximab) enbreal and remicade respectively
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Seronegative spondyloarthritis
Negative for rheumatoid factor but autoimmune - covers a variety of arhtritis Often affect spine and SI joint
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Ankylosing spondylitis
Chronic inflammatory disease of the axial skeleton joints (SI joints typically, then spine) Teens to 20s onset More common in males
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Presentation of ankylosing spondylitis
Insidious onset - unilateral to bilateral AM stiffnes lasting for hours and improving with activity Lumbar curvature flattens and thoracic curvature exaggerates SOB from physcal restriction
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Five Transient effects of ankylosing spondylitis
Anterior Uveitis Sausage swelling of fingers/toes Cauda equina Pulmonary fibrosis AV conduction issues
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Lab results for ankylosing spondylitis
Elevated ESR in 85% Negative RF and anti-CCP Mild anemia Positive HLA-B27 (more in white patients)
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Marker for ankylosing spondylitis
HLA-B27
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Imaging for ankylosing spondylitis
XR: Changes take time! Erosion and sclerosis which is bilateral in later stages Shiny corner sign Bamboo spine - fusion of facet joints MRI will show signs sooner
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Tx for ankylosing spondylitis
NSAID is first line with steroids having low impact on disease (may even decrease bone density)
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Biologics for ankylosing spondylitis
TNF alpha antagonists - Enbrel, Remicade, Humira
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Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriasis followed by arthritis in most but not all cases
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Presentation of psoriatic arthritis
Symmetrical arthritis DIP joints are MC affected joints Bright white joint on XR Nail pitting Sausage swelling of digits
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Arthritis mutilans
Severely deforming joint destruction
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Labs for psoriatic arthritis
Elevated ESR May have high uric acid levels w/o gout attacks Negative rheumatoid factor
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XR findings for psoriatic arthritis
Sharpened pencil look on phalanx Fluffy periosteal new bone
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Tx for psoriatic arthritis
NSAID - first line TNF blockers and MTX should also be considered early Antimalarials may make worse
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Reactive arthritis
May be precipitated by GI/GU infections Few joints in low extremities Extra-articular manifestations are common HLA-B27 asociated MC in young men
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Presentation of reactive arthritis
Triad of: Arthritis, Uveitis/Conjunctivitis, and Urethritis 1-4 weeks after infection Culture negative synovial fluid Asymmetric!! Systemic symptoms - mucocutaneous lesions
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Keratoderma blenorrhagicum
Skin lesions found on palms and soles associated with reactive arhtritis
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Dx testing for reactive arthrtisi
Some inflammation indicated by synovial fluid analysis
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Tx for reactive arthritis
NSAIDs - first line Sulfasalazine or MTX second line Anti-TNF for refractory cases
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IBF associated arthritis
One fifth of people with IBF More common with crohns
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Presentation of IBF associated arthritis
Joint disease that paralells IBD Onset months to years after IBD dx Can also resent with spondylitis that does not parallell IBD
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Tx for IBD assotiated IBD
Be careful with NSAIDs - make IBD worse DMARDs may also be effective Steroids may be beneficial
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Presentation of septic arthritis
Abrupt onset - urgent ER visit Chills Fever Swelling May look like gout
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Dx for septic arthritis
Aspirate fluid Significant WBC elevation Gram stain, Crystal ID, Culture
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Imaging for septic arthritis
Not very useful May see some swelling
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Tx for septic arthritis
C&S for joint fluid Rocephin or Vanc for empiric
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Gonococcal arthritis
Otherwise healthy individuals MC in women under 40
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Presentation of gonococcal arthritis
Migratory polyarthralgias for 1-4 days Tenosynovitis (more common) or purulent monoarthritis (less common May have fever, rash, GU symptoms
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Dx testing for gonococcal arthritis
Inflammatory joint fluid Looks like gout again! Pay attention to hx
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Tx for gonococcal arthritis
Rochephin IV - quicker healing than septic
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Rest and inflammatory arthritis
Rest makes it WORSE rather than better
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Leflunomide (Arava
Rheumatoid arthritis drug Careful in liver disease CI in pregnancy Inhibits pyrimidine synthesis
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Etanercept
For ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis Risk of anaphylaxis TNF inhibitor
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Bisphosphonates
End in ~dronate Inhibits bone resporption Take on empty stomach Osteonecrosis of the jaw Upright after taking medication
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Raloxifene
Prevents bone loss Increased thromboembolism risk
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Muscle relaxer use
Caution in elderly Soma can be an addictive substance Flexeril and Robaxin are common
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Presentation of polymyalgia rheumatica
Related to temporal arteritis Pain stiffness in pelvic and shoulder girdle - proximal
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3 things that are difficult for pts with polymyalgia rheumatica
Troubel combing hair, putting on coat standing
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Labs for patients with polymyalgia rheumatica
Anemia with elevated ESR/CRP
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Management for polymyalgia rheumatica
LOW DOSE Prednisone with 2-4 week taper - may take years before you need to taper MTX for flares
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How quickly should a patient on steroids improve from Polymyalgia Rheumatica
72 hours
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Temporal arteritis
MC in women, rare in blacks - often also have polymyalgia rheumatica Older pts
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Marker associated with Temporal arteritis
HLA-DR4
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Etiology of temporal arteritis
Pan-arteritis of medium and large blood vessels - aorta and it branches Can be an issue for vision
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Presentation of temporal arteritis
HA Scalp tenderness Amaurosis fujax - fleeting blindiness Jaw claudication Fever
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PE and Dx for temporal arteritis
Pulsitile, edematous, tortuous temporal artery Maybe MRI/CT Elevated ESR NO CK elevation!!
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Definitive dx for temporal arteritis
Biopsy of temporal artery over 3 cm or 1 inch
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CTA/MRI for temporal arteritis
Can help dx systemic involvement
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Tx for temporal arteritis
Begin high dose prednisone 1 month before tapering Add baby aspirin for stroke prevention
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Management for vision loss in temporal arteritis
1 Gram methylprednisolone may require 2+ years of tx
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Polyarteritis nodosum
Often associated with hepatitis B (10% have it) Multisystem necrotizing arteritis of small and medium vessels
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Etiology of polyarteritis nodosa
Fibrosis of vessels Spares the lungs
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Presentation of Polyarteritis Nodosa
Nonspecific - fever, nausea, abd pain, neuropathy, arthralgias Livedo reticularis Digital gangrene Lower extremity ulcerations
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Dx for polyarthritis nodosa
No specific test ANCA negative Hep B test Tissue bx Angiogram if mesenteric ischemia suspected
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Acute Management for PAN
High dose steroids -methylprednisilone for severe Cyclophasphamide added - dont use for long
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Poo prognostic factors for PAN
CKD GI Ischemia CNS disease Cardiac involvement
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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegner's)
MC in whites Can occur at ANY age Lungs and Kidney destruction
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Triad of Wegners
Upper airway lesions Lower airway lesions Renal issues
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Risk factor of Wegners
Chronic nasal staph
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Presentation of Wegners
Severe upper respiratory findings - paranasal pain, drainage, saddle nose deformity Serous OM Tracheal stenosis - cough Skin lesions - purpura
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Dx for Wegners
Tissue biopsy - must have Elevated ESR Elevated ANCA
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Management for Wegners
Cyclophosphamide - ANCA does not follow remission May use with steroids Rituximab - Maintainance
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Remission maintainance for Wegners
MTX replaces cyclophosphomides Steroids - continue
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Abx for infections with Wegners
Bactrim for chronic Staph infection
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Microscopic polyangiitis
Necrotizing vascuitis of medium and small arteries and VEINS Capillaries in lungs and kidneys
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Presentation of microscopic polyangiitis
Purpura Splinter hemorrhages Lung fibrosis Pulm hemorrhage in severe cases
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Dx for microscopic polyangiitis
Elevated ANCA in 75% of cases Elevated CRP/ESR RBC casts, Protein on UA
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Management for microscopic polyangiitis
Steroids, Cyclophosphamide to MTX Immune suppressive tx required for significant involvement
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Henoch Shonlein Purpura
MC vasculitis in children!! Peak in the spring MC in males
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Etiology of HSP
IgA deposition -may be allergy mediated Incited by URI, Drugs, Foods, Insect bites
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Clinical presentation of HSP
Palpable purpura - lower extremities and buttocks May see intussussception Arthralgia May look like abuse
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Dx for HSP
Mild leukocytosis May see elevated IgA
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Management of HSP
Prednisone in children - may still have proteinuria for 1 year after onset
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ANCA
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies - associated with Wegners and Microscopic polyangiitis
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C and P anca
C -Cytoplasmic P - Pernuclear Usually test for both
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Way to remember number of cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae
Breakfast - 7 Lunch - 12 Dinner - 5
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Acute back pain
Under 6 weeks
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Subacute back pain
6-12 weeks
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Chronic back pain
Over 12 weeks
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5 back pain red flags
Under 20 or over 50 Nocturnal pain Fever/Weight loss Over 1 month Steroid use
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Nerve root Innervation for deltoid
C5 nerve root
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Nerve root Innervation for biceps
C5 and C6
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Nerve root Innervation for wrist extensors
C6
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Nerve root Innervation for skin over deltoid
C5
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Nerve root Innervation for thumb, pointer finger and lateral arm
C6
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Nerve root Brachioradialis innervation
C6
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Nerve root innervation of the triceps
C7
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Nerve root innervation of the wrist flexors
C7
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Nerve root innervation of the finger extensors
C7
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Nerve root innervation of middle finger sensation
C7
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Nerve root innervation of the finger abductors and adductors
C8
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Nerve root innervation of the finger flexors
C8
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Nerve root innervation of the pinky and ring finger and medial forearm sensation
C8
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Nerve root innervation for foot dorsiflexion
L4
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Nerve root innervation for patellar tendon reflex
L4
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Nerve root innervation for great tow and medial foot sensation
L4
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Great toe extension (dorsiflexion) nerve root innervation
L5
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Babinski reflex nerve root innervation
L5
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Middle of the foot sensation nerve root innervation
L5
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Innervation of foot eversion
S1
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Innervation of achilles tendon reflex
S1
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Nerve root Innervation of Lateral foot sensation
S1
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Nerve root innervation for anal sphincter
S2-4
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Streight leg raise test
Lay down flat with legs extended - worsening radicular pain is positive for disk herniation
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Sensitivity/Specificity of SLR
More sensetive than specific
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Crossed straight leg raise test
Evaluation of the UNAFFECTED leg - lay flat and raise - for radicular pain More specific
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Trendelenburg test
Weak gluteal muscles on the contralateral side to hip drop
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Ankle clonus test
Perform is achilles tendon reflex is abnormal Involuntary shaking when forced dorsiflexion of foot
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Waddel's test - 4 tests
For malingering: Superficial tenderness out of proportion Axial loading with pain No pain when pt distracted Non anatomic impairment 3/4 is positive
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Main 3 c spine views
AP, Lateral, Odontoid
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5 C spine views
3 views and AP and PA views
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Scottie dog sign
Normal - a fracture through the neck indicates a pars interarticularis fx
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Common causes of acute low back pain
Injury to paravertebral spinal muscles, ligaments, facets, intervertebral disks
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RF for lower back pain
Poor physical fitness Job dissatisfaction Smoking Psychosocial issues
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Presetation of acute low back pain
Hx of repetetive movement/vibration Transient relief with frequent change in position Worse with movement Radiates to buttocks and thighs
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PE for acute low back pain
NO neuro defecits Difficultly standing straight Diffuse tenderness in the region - may palpate muscle spasm
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Workup for acute low back pain
XR usually not useful if no trauma - may see aging over 30
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Management for acute low back pain
Education and symptomatic relief Heat, PT, NSAID or Acetominophen No bed rest Caution with muscle relaxers
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Indications for referral for acute low back pain
Neuro symptom Not improving with conservative therapy - ensure compliance
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Prognosis for acute low back pain
Improvement should be seen after 4-6 weeks
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4 Risk factors for chronic low back pain
Repetetive trauma Infection Heredity Tobacco use
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Presentation of chronic low back pain
Aching +/- radiation Restricted straight leg raise - limited hip flexion Improvement lying down Neuro is NORMAL
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Workup for chronic low back pain
Age related changes on XR May want to rule out cancer
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2 age related spine changes
Disk space narrowing and Bone spurs
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Management for chronic back pain - no pharm
CBT Biofeedback/Spinal cord stimulator Goal oriented activity
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Cervical strain
Whiplash -Hyperextension and Hyperflexion
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Presentation of cervical strain
Diffuse, non-radiating pain from base of skull to cervicothoracic junction HA
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PE for cervical strain
Paraspinous Tenderness and limited ROM NO neuro defecits
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Workup for cervical strain
XR looking at EVERY vertebrae in the spine for hx of trauma or old age
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Management of cervcal strain
Soft cervical collar Muscle relaxant NSAID or MILD narcotic Cervical manipulation CI - may use cervical traction ONLY
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Prognosis for cervical strain
4-6 weeks to resolve, may take up to 12 months
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3 MOIs for C spine fractures
High energy trauma Extreme ROM injury Axial compression injury
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Types of odontoid process fxs
1-3 - One is just the tip, 3 is the process and some of the vertebra
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Presentation of C spine fx
Severe neck pain Focal numbness, global defecits suggest a spinal injury
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PE for C spine fracture
Palpate and inspect for bruising and swelling through the C-collar - look for a step of point indicating slippage of vertebrae
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Spondylosysis
Fracture without slippage
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Spondylolisthesis
Fracture with slippage
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NEXUS criteria for C spine - 5 criteria
IMAGING NOT NEEDED IS ALL FIVE SATISFIED: 1. No posterior midline cervical-spine tenderness 2.No evidence of intoxication 3. Normal level of alertness 4. No local neurologic defecit 5. No painful, distracting injuries
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Modality of choice for C spine fx
CT scan AP, Lateral and Odontoid MRI for neuro symptoms
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Management of c spine injury
Immobilize Steroids controversial Consult ortho and neurosurgery Halo vest - Regina George
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Thoracolumbar vertebral fx presentation
d/t high energy trauma or in osteoporotic / cancerous patients C collar and backboard Severe pain - may need narcotic May have neuro symptoms Pain on percussion
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Imaging for thoracolumbar fracture
XR - order CT with contrast if abnormal
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Management for thoracolumbar fracture
TLSO (corset) brace 8-12 weeks if compression fx under 20 degrees Neuro consult Kyphoplasty for MORE than 20 degrees
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Torticollis
Spasm in one side of the neck causing abnormal rotation Trapezius or SCM or any other muscle
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Infection that can cause torticollis
Peritonsillar abcess
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Drugs that can cause torticollis
Haldol and Reglan
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Management of torticollis
NSAIDs, Benzos for conservative, Botox for resistant
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Spinal stenosis presentation
Shopping cart sign - need to lean over Neurogenic claudication - pain with activity but radicular Improves with flexion
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PE of spinal stenosis
Negative neuro exam Weakness after May have + SLR sign Normal pulses
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Management for spinal stenosis
PT, Water aerobics, NSAIDs for conservative therapy Reatpeat epidural steroid injections Surgery if severe
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Herniated nucleous pulposis presentation
Herniated disk - can cause sciatica Ipsilateral pain Abrupt severe onset of pain + SLR sign
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Workup for herniated nucleus pulposis
XR - not very helpful MRI is of CHOICE (but insurance may want an XR first)
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Management for herniated nucleus pulposis
NSAIDs, Steroids, Opiates if severe Rest but not complete rest Improves over time (up to a month
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Indications for referral of slipped disc for surgery (1 is emergent)
Focal defecit - emergent Lack of improvement in 3-4 weeks Recurrent episodes
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Cauda equina presentation
Compression of L2-L4, stenosis, mass on spine, accident Low back pain and radiculopathy Saddle anesthesia Bowel/Bladder incontinence Foot drop - trip when walking
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Management of cauda equina
Emergent!! - referral to neuro-spine Surgery
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Workup for cauda equina
Emergent MRI
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Presentation of sciatica
Presentation like a herniated disc but due to some other underlying condition MRI to workup
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Kyphosis presentation
Hunchback Dowagers hump - often a cosmetic concern Poor pulm function Fall risk
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Cobb angle
Angle of kyphosis - should be 20-40
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Tx for kyphosis
NSAIDs Muscle relaxants Back strengthening or bracing Surgery if elligible
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Methocarbamol
Robaxim CNS depressant - can knock a patient out Muscle spasms or tetanus CI in pregnancy
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Tizanidine
Muscle spasm and/or MSK pain, spastisity Reduces facilitation of spinal neurons CI with Cipro, Fluvoxamine, pregnancy May cause dry mouth
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Cyclobenzaprine
Muscle spasms, TMJ, Fibromyalgia No use in hyperthyroidism, HF, Arrhythmia, MI Caution in acute angle closure glaucoma Pregnancy B
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Carisoprodol
VERY potent Indicated for acute muscle pain Causes CNS depression - can reduce seizure threshold Controlled
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Metaxalone
For acute muscle pain CI in anemia, hepatic, renal impairment CNS depressant
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4 parts of the picture in rheumatology
Hx PE Imaging Labs Constellation of s/s more important than ever
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Start lab for rhematology workup
ANA - Anti-nuclear antibody
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Rheum - root
Joint
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ANA lab - what does it look for
Looks for antibodies that attack cells - ratio of amount of saline that is needed to dilute out all the AB's - higher is greater likelihood
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S&S for ANA
High sensitivity, Low specificity
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Threshold for ANA titer
1:160 - Get AUTO license at 16
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ANA with reflex
Look for over 40 patterns Look for what antibodies are for
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5 SLE antibody titers
Anti-dsDNA Anti-Smith - At least remember this one Anti-U1-RNP
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Mneumonic for polymyositis/dermatomyositis ab titers
Mia and Joe go married because they liked each other's skin - Unfortunately Joe wanted to be polyamourous and kept hooking up with some random person who also had nice skin Anti-Mi - Just Dermatomyositis Anti-Jo and Anti-SRP - Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis
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Antibodiy titers for BOTH lupus and sjorgrens
Anti-SSA Anti-SSB Double S for two S diseases
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Crest syndrome ab titer
Anti-Centromere - With a C!!
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Drug induced lupus ab titer
Have history of taking a drug - Anti-Histone
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Two Progressive systemic sclerosis ab titers
Anti-RNA-polymerase Anti-Scl-70
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ENA lab
Extractable nuclear antigen - points towards connective tissue disease
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RF Factor
Indicates inflammation - not necessarily rheumatoid arhtritis - not specific/sensitive
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Most specific lab to rheumatoid arthritis
Anti CCP - 90.4% have RA
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CRP v. ESR
CRP is acute ESR is chronic Think alphabetical order
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c-ANCA disease - 2
Wegners and Churg-Strauss syndrome
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Presentation of Lupus
Comes and goes in flares in variable periods Sun, Stress, Infection make it worse Discoid rash Photosensitivity Oral ulcers Alopecia
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SLE triad
Low grade fever Joint pain Butterfly rash
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Arthritis of SLE
Moving arthritis in 2+ joints
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Lupus nephritis
Requires biopsy to dx but guarantees lupus
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Drug induced lupus
Have hx of taking a drug: Anti histone Hydralazine, Procainamide Penicillamine, Quinidine
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Monitoring of SLE
Every 6 months Follow with various labs specialties as needed
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Non-pharm SLE tx
Refer appropriately Psych SPF over 55 Smoking cessation!! Immunization, Diet, Exercise
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Medications to avoid in SLE
Bactrim and Minocycline
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Pharm for mild to moderate lupus
Hydroxychloroquine - 1st line for mild Prednisone for moderate MTX or azathioprine added
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Pharm for severe lupus
Hydroxychloroquine, High dose IV prednisone Cyclosporine or monoclonal ab
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Chloroquin SE
Bull's eye retinopathy
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Tx for lupus joint symptoms
Naproxen - can also try a steroid or muscle relaxer Use as an add on for flares
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Presentation of scleroderma - 2 each of Skin, Vascular, and GI
Puffiness that does not respond to diuretics Itching and pigmentation changes Raynauds Cutaneous telangiectasias Constipation Iron deficiency
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Scleroderma
Things get stiff - in general
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4 subsets of scleroderma
Limited cutaneous - everything is distal Diffuse cutaneous scleroderma - All over Systemic sclerosis sine scleroderma Systemic sclerosis with overlap syndrome
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CREST syndrome - 5 symptoms
MC scleroderma Calcinosis Raynauds Esophageal dysfunction Sclerodactyly Telangiectasias
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Sclerodactyly
Thickening and tightening of skin on fingers and hands
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Labs for scleroderma
Anti DNA topoisomerase Anti-Centromere Anti RNA polymerase III Anemia
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Imaging for scleroderma
Get PFT and CT of chest for lung disease screen
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Treatment for scleroderma
nDHP-CCB for raynauds Stepwise approach to control inflammation - NSAIDs (if kidneys okay), then steroids, the hydroxychloroquine, then MTX, then biologics
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Indication for immediate MTX use in scleroderma
Used in skin sclerosis and diffuse organ involvement
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Sjorgen's syndrome
Autoimmune dryness due to due to diminished lacrimal and salivary gland function
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Presentation of Sjorgen syndrome
Attack glands - Dry eyes -burning and itching, mouth, Numbness, nerve problems, Vaginal dryness
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Workup for Sjorgren's syndrome
ANA is often negative ESR elevated Anti SSA and SSB antibodies Schirmers test - for dry eye
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Schirmer test
Paper wick placed in eye - over 10mm soak is a negative test
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Treatment for sjorgen's syndrome
Eye drops Skin lotion Fatty acid dietary increase Pilocarpine -cholinergic
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Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis presentation
Symmetric progressive, painless proximal weakness Muscle atrophy ILD
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Skin manifestations for dermatomyositis
Gottrons papules and Heliotrope eruption on skin SHAWL SIGN - rash on back of torso
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Workup for DM/PM
Anti-Mi Anti-Jo Anti-SRP (Remember Mia and Joe) Elevated ESR
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Treatment for PM/DM
Cancer screening every 2 years - age appropriate Swallow test Prednison +/- a DMARD (MTX/Sulfasalazine)
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Presentation of benign tumors
Usually don't cause constitutional symptoms or pathologic fractures/weaken bone
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Malignant/Aggressive tumor presentation on XR
Onion skinning and Moth eaten appearance
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Eval for bone tumor after XR
Get an MRI - to see soft tissue CT may be better for mets
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Osteoid osteoma
Overgrowth of bone tissue Males and Long bones most common Benign
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Presentation of osteoid osteoma
Nidus - secretes prostoglandins causing pain Deep, severe pain worse at night and with vasodilation Better with ASA, NSAID
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Workup for osteoid osteoma
XR - Nidus under 1.5cm, calcified looking like a bell - may need serial imaging CT w/ contrast post XR if any confusion
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Indication for radionuclear test for OO
We cant do a CT - Double density sign
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Management for OO
Serial imaging and OTC therapy for mild presentation Removal, Surgery, or Crytherapy for severe
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Osteoblastoma presentation
More slow growing than OO Nidus larger than 2 cm In patient SPINE! - neuro symptoms Pain NOT relieved by NSAIDs Systemic symptoms not common
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XR findings for osteoblastoma
Over 2 cm well circumscribed lesion Shell of new bone surrounding it More soft tissue involvement
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CT for osteoblastoma
Always indicated because of spinal involvement
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Dx for Osteoblastoma
Refer to onc for a core needle biopsy
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Management for osteoblastoma
Surgical resection -may need for confirmation Curettage and grafting or marginal resection with radiation
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Prognosis for osteoblastoma
Recurrence rate of 10-20% (more than OO)
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Osteochondroma
Bony projections with cartilage cap coming off of long bone MC in tibia, femur, humerus
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Presentation of osteochondroma
Grows as the patient grows Most asymptomatic Painless mass Mechanical symptoms - bursitis, etc. Can get fractured or interfere with growth plate
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Imaging for Osteochondroma
XR or CT
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Management for osteochondroma
Watch if asymptomatic Excise if inhibiting function, mechanical issues
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Prognosis for osteochondroma
Recurrence may happen with hereditary osteochondromas
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Enchondroma
Cartilage tume on the insode of the bone - hyaline From metaphysis into the diaphysis - roughe chondrocytes in the growth plate Typically 2nd decade of life (think growth spurt time
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Presentation of enchondroma
Asymptomaic - Find an incidental knot May have pain, fractures, widening of bones Painless
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XR and workup for enchondroma
Centrally located sclerotic looking lesion Use CT/MRI to r/o other diseases
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Management of enchondroma
Monitor for small, low-risk lesions Curettage and bone grafting for more concerning
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3 Risk factors for a pathologic fracture to consider when managing an enchondroma
Weight bearing bone >25mm in diameter Involving >50% of the diameter of the cortex
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Prognosis for enchondroma
Usually self limiting - may transform to chondrosarcoma - more likely if they have many
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Chondroblastoma
Tumor in the epiphysis or apophysis of the bone - MC on proximal humerus
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Presentation of chondroblastoma
Chronic pain - not affected by exercise Localized tenderness Muscle atrophy and limp may be present
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Imaging for chondroblastoma
Small well defined lesions with sclerotic border XR usually enough, bipsy to confirm
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Management, prognosis and complications for chondroblastoma
Curettage and bone grafting Recurrence of 20% Pulmonary mets possible
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Fibrous dysplasia
Abnormal fibrous tissue and trabecular bone replacing normal bone amrrow Slow growing MC in males
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Presentation of fibrous dysplasia
Most asymptomatic Shepherds crook Varus defomity or facial assymetry
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Mccune albright syndrome
fibrous dysplasia that is genetic - cafe au lait spots present
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Imaging for fibrous dysplasia
Mass with ground glass opacities Thinning of cortical bone May bone scan for multi bone involvement
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Management for fibrous dysplasia
Nothing if asymptomatic IV bisphosphonates - Fosfamax, curettage not as helpful Send to endo
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Prognosis for fibrous dysplasia
Recurrence is high May stabilize with maturity
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Ossifying fibroma
Slow growing bony lesion Tibia in peds, Jaw in adults Firm swelling, tibial bowing Painless
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Ossifying fibroma imaging
XR - Intracortical lesion Lytic appearing - chunk out of bone
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Management of ossifying fibroma
Monitor if asymptomatic with repeat XR every 6 months Resection, Curettage, and bone grafting AFTER skeletal maturity for symptomatic
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Nonossifying fibroma
Collection of fibrous tissue - in kids Usually asymptomatic without bone weakness Lytic on XR and not centered in bone (eccentric)
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Tx for nonossifying fibroma
None if asymptomatic Surgery for large lesions and lesions in high stress areas
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Unicameral bone cyts
Fluid filled bone tumor common in kids 5-15 Asymptomatic unless pathologic fx
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XR presentation of unicameral bone cyst
Well defined cystic lesions at the metaphysis or metadiaphysis Fallen leaf or fallen fragment sign
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Management for unicameral bone cyst
Usually resolve after puberty Aspirate and inject methylprednisolone if concerned for fx (ie. contact sports Curettage and graft for LARGE cysts
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Aneuriymal bone cyst
Rapidly growing and estructive bengn lesion Lots of blood supply MC in females!
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MC sites for aneurysmal bone cyst
Tibia - MC Femur Posterior vertebral elements Pelvis
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Presentation of aneurysmal bone cyst
Pain tenderness and swelling Edema and pathologic fracture Neuro if in spine Stunted growth
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Imaging for aneurysmal bone cyst
Aggressive Eggshell sclerotic rim Soap bubble appearance Lytic metaphyseal lesion
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Management for aneurysmal bone cyst
Excision, curettage, and bone grafting always May cauterize blood vessels Recurrence in 10-50% of cases
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Osteosarcoma
MC malignant bone tumor - metaphysis of long bones Early adolescence, Adults of 50 are twin peaks
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Presentation of osteosarcoma
Pin and swelling without eccymosis or erythema Worsening pain and limited ROM No systemic symptoms early on
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Imaging for osteosarcoma
Osteolytic lesions Moth eaten appearance Starburst and Codmans triangle Bone scan for mets
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Management for osteosarcoma
Surgery with pre and post op chemo to try and save as much limb as possible Radiation usually not effective
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Chondrosarcoma
Many types - Malignant May be fast or slow growing Older adults MC in pelvis or shoulder girdle May arise from a benign lesion
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Presentation of chondrosarcoma
Deep, dull, progressive, aching pain Worse at night Neuro symptoms possible Limited ROM
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Classic XR finding for chondrosarcoma
Endosteal scalloping on XR
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Potential area for chondrosarcoma mets
Lungs
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Management for chondrosarcoma
Surgical excision is primary tx with amputation rarely needed
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Ewing sarcoma
Rare tumor that can proliferate in bone or soft tissue 11 and 22 chromosome translocation
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MC areas for ewing sarcoma
Pelvis and Femur
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Presentation of Ewing sarcoma
Localized pain and swelling Constitutional symptoms
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Dx for Ewing Sarcoma
Onion skinning on XR Poorly marginate lesion - no round mass
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Management for Ewing Sarcoma
Multi-drug chemo, surgery and radiation - hard to control Better prognosis if young, appendicular skeleton, no mets
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5 cancer that commonly metastasize to the bone
Breast Lung Thyroid Kidney Prostate
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Presentation of metastatic disease to the bone
Pain, Pathologic fracture Anemia
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Dx for metastatic cancer to the bone
PET scan and biopsy of lesions
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Tx for Metastatic bone disease
Radiation and pain medication Chemo Bisphosphonates