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Musculoskeletal
Pathologies - (PTA - Irongirl)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Osteoarthritis | Chronic disease in the weight bearing jts. that cause degeneration of articular cartilage. Most common jts affected: C5-C6, lumbar spine, hips & knees. Affects men more than women. Bouchard's nodes (PIP) & Heberden's nodes (DIP) |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | Systemic Autoimmune Disorder that cause chronic inflammation of the synovial tissues that result in erosion of cartilage and supporting structures. Women affected more than men. Boutonniere (DIP ext)& (PIP flexion),Swan neck (DIP flex & PIP Hyperext) |
| Pediatric - Talipes Equinovarus | "Clubfoot" |
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta | "Brittle Bones Disease" Connective tissue disorder that affects the formation of collagen during bone development. |
| Torticollis | Unilateral contracture of the SCM. Lateral flexion to same side as contracture with rotation to opposite side & facial asymmetries. |
| Legg-Calve-Perthes | Degeneration of the femoral head due to lack of blood supply (avascular necrosis). Decreased ROM, antalgic gait, positive trendelenburg sign |
| Osgood-Schlatter | Repeated tension to the patella tendon over the tibial tuberosity resulting in avulsion of the tuberosity and swelling. |