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Musculoskeletal 04

Haney Musculoskeletal E/T 04

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ET of curvature of spine deformities congenital defects, poor posture, rapid growth, tumors, arthritis, trauma, TB, muscle diseases, degen of spine w/ aging
A herniated intervertebral disk usually is caused by a fall, straining, or heavy lifting
In most cases, Osteoporosis is Idiopathic, and does not respond to treatment.
Osteoporosis is sometimes a manifestation of other diseases, such as Cushing's Disease.
Most commonly, Osteoporosis occurs in which demographic? Postmenopausal Women
Which vitamin is osteomalacia an insufficiency of? D
Chronic Acidosis can cause Osteomalacia
Which bacteria can cause Osteomyelitis? Staphylococcus Aureus
What are 2 factors that may predispose someone to osteomyelitis? Diabetes Mellitus and the presence of prosthetic hardware (screws, plates, etc) in the bone
The cause of Paget's disease is unknown.
Fractures are usually caused by physical trauma
Primary osteoarthritis is sometimes idiopathic (T or F) True
Secondary osteoarthritis is caused by trauma or a congenital abnormality
Rheumatoid Arthritis is sometimes unknown, but can also be caused by infections and endocrine factors
Which type of Gout is inherited? Metabolic gout
Which type of gout is caused by renal dysfunction? Renal Gout
Sprains and Strains are caused by Overuse of a body part
Bursitis is caused by friction and trauma
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by Overuse of the hands (causing inflam or fibrosis of the tendon sheaths and compression of median nerve)
3 causes of Tendinitis Overuse, RA, postural misalignment
T/F Polymyositis is idiopathic True
The cause of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus unknown
Which type of genetic disorder is Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy? X-linked recessive
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