1
Q
classification of TB
A
extra articular (epiphyseal/bones with haemodynamic marrow)
intraarticular (large joints)
vertebral body
2
Q
clinical features
A
insidious onset
general ill health
low grade fever
pain esp at night
swelling
loss of weight
decreased ROM
ankylosis
deformity
spinal- little pain but present with abscess or kyphosis
3
Q
pathology
A
primary complex in lung or gut, secondary spread, TB granuloma
4
Q
signs
A
long history
involvement of single joint
thickening of synovium
muscle wasting
periarticular osteoporosis
5
Q
investigations
A
FBC
mantoux test
sputum, urine culture
xray
joint aspiration and biopsy
MSK
flashcards
Decks in class (33)
# Cards
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joints and cartilage9
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peripheral nerve injuries13
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ligaments3
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tendons11
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osteomyelitis13
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septic arthritis9
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TB5
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rheumatoid arthritis15
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Osteoarthritis7
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spondyloarthritis (seronegative arthritis)21
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shoulder and elbow16
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upper limb injuries25
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metabolic bone disease29
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nerve palsies25
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bone and soft tissues17
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juvenile idiopathic arthritis17
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paediatric orthopaedics45
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paediatric trauma14
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spine16
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crystal arthropathy16
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hand conditions10
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multiply injured patient3
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open fractures7
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dislocations13
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lupus8
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multi system autoimmune disease20
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knee26
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fractures12
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compartment syndrome8
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hip19
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foot and ankle32
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fractures32
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notes from quesmed3
