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Spinal Fractures lvn

Spinal Fractures lvn 1/3 mj

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Complication of osteoporosis spinal compression fractures
treated with percutaneous vertebroplasty spinal compression fractures
percutaneous vertebroplasty a needle is inserted into the vertebra and a special type of cement is injected.
Gout metabolic disorder involving an inflammatory reaction in the jointsusually the great toe
Characterized by the deposition of urate crystals in the joints. Gout
Excessive ingestion of purines and abnormal purine metabolism primary hyperuricemia, seconday hyperuricemia
tophi deposits of sodium urate crystals under the skin
used during asymptomatic periods to prevent uric acid synthesis allopurinol, probenecid
used to treat initial attacks and abort impending attacks colchicine
celebrex and vioxx cox-2 inhibitors used to treat
inhibits bone reabsorption without retarding mineralization Fosamax
signs and symptoms of osteoporosis fractures, poorly fitting dentures, loss of height, back pain
blood uric acid level is elevated gout
repeated episodes in the same joint may deform the joint gout
high protein, high carbohydrates increase urate excretion
low fat retard urate excretion
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