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04/10/2013

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Term
superficial fatty layer of anterior abdominal wall
Definition
camper's fascia
Term
membranous layer of superficial fascia of anterior abdominal wall
Definition
scarpa's fascia
Term
scarpa's fascia is continuous with what other fasciae?
Definition
Dartos in scrotum and Colles in peritoneum
Term
dermatome that enervates xiphoid process
Definition
T7
Term
dermatome that enervates umbilicus
Definition
T10
Term
dermatome that innervates skin superior to pubic symphysis
Definition
T12
Term
dermatome that innervates skin overlaying pubic symphysis
Definition
L1
Term
superficial nerves that arise near mid axillary line in abdomen
Definition
lateral cutaneous branches of the intercostal and subcostal nerves
Term
outer most abdominal muscle
Definition
external oblique muscle
Term
origin and insertion of external oblique
Definition

origin: angles of lower ribs

insertion: outer ant half of iliac crest, pubic tubercle and crest, aponeurosis of ant rectus sheath

Term
actions of abdominal oblique
Definition
support abdominal wall, assists forced expiration, aids raising intraabdominal pressure and, with muscle of opposite side, abducts and rotates trunk
Term
innervation of external abdominal oblique
Definition
ant primary rami T7-T12
Term
origin and insertion of internal oblique
Definition

orig: lumbar fascia, ant 2/3s of iliac crest and lat 2/3s of inguinal ring

insertion: costal margin, aponeurosis of rectus sheath (ant and post), conjoint tendon to pubic crest and pectineal line

Term
action of internal abdominal oblique
Definition
Supports abdominal wall, assists forced respiration, aids raising intraabdominal pressure & , with muscles of other side , abducts and rotates trunk. Conjoint tendon supports post wall of inguinal canal
Term
innervation of internal abd oblique
Definition
Ant primary rami (T7-12) (conjoint tendon ilioinguinal N (L1))
Term
transversus abd orig and insert
Definition

orig: Costal margin , lumbar fascia, ant two thirds of iliac crest and lat half of inguinal lig

insert: Aponeurosis of post and ant rectus sheath and conjoint tendon to pubic crest and pectineal line

Term
action of transversus abd
Definition
Supports abdominal wall, aids forced expiration and raising intraabdominal pressure. Conjoint tendon supports post wall of inguinal canal
Term
innervation of transversus abd
Definition
Ant primary rami(T7-12). Conjoint tendon ilioinguinal N (L1)
Term
the superficial ring is an opening in what muscular aponeurosis?
Definition
external oblique
Term
medial crus of inguinal ring is part of what muscle?
Definition
aponeurosis of ext obl
Term
fibers that prevent the inguinal ring from spreading apart
Definition
intracrural fibers
Term
lateral crus of inguinal ring is part of which mucle?
Definition
ext obl
Term
as the external abd oblique extends from inguinal ring to spermatic cord, what tissue layer does it become?
Definition
external spermatic fascia
Term
nerve that exits inguinal canal through superficial ring (but does not enter through deep ring) and supplies sensory to anterior external genitalia and medial thigh
Definition
ilioinguinal nerve
Term
ligament that is the inferior border of the aponeurosis of external oblique
Definition
inguinal ligament
Term
ligament that is formed by medial fibers of inguinal ligament that turn posteriorly to attach to pectin pubis
Definition
lacuna ligament
Term
2 things that comprise bone strength
Definition
bone quantitiy (BMD) and bone quality
Term
what is the T score parameter for osteoporsis? osteopenia?
Definition

osteoporosis: 2.5

Osteopenia: 1

Term
what online algorithm should be used to determine if you should treat osteopenic patients?
Definition
FRAX
Term
recommendations for all pts in order to avoid osteoporosis
Definition

intake of Ca and vit D

weight bearing exercise

fall prevention

avoid tobacco and EtOH excess

Term
what is the one anabolic agent used to treat osteoporosis?
Definition
teriparatide
Term
what is the general mechanism of action for all antiresorptive osteoporosis drugs?
Definition
inhibit osteoclast function
Term
drugs for osteoporosis in men
Definition
alendronate, risedronate, zoledronic acid, teriparatide
Term
how should estrogen be used in osteoporosis treatment?
Definition
only as a preventative measure in post men women
Term
MOA for estrogen in preventing osteoporosis
Definition
complex, including suppressing osteoclastogenic cytokine production in T cells and osteoblasts (such as Il1, Il6, TNFalpha) and inducing suppssion of Fas Ligand leading to osteoclast apoptosis
Term
what are the safety issues with estrogen preventative therapy for osteoporosis?
Definition
breast cancer, stroke, CVD, venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Term
which drugs are approved to prevent vertebral, hip, and non-vertebral fractures?
Definition

bisphosphonates: alendronate, risedronate, zoledronic acid

Also, denosumab

Term
what type of fractures does calcitonin prevent?
Definition
vertebral only
Term
what type of fractures does raloxifene prevent?
Definition
vertebral only
Term
what type of fractures does ibandronate prevent?
Definition
vertebral only
Term
what type of fractures does aledronate prevent?
Definition
vertebral, non vertebral, and hip
Term
what type of fractures does risedronate prevent?
Definition
vertebral, non vertebral, hip
Term
what type of fractures does zoledronic acid prevent?
Definition
vertebral, non verteral, hip
Term
what type of fractures does denosumab prevent?
Definition
vertebral, non vertebral, hip
Term
what type of fractures does teriparatide prevent?
Definition
vertebral, nonvertebral
Term
what is calcitonin approved for in osteoporosis treatment?
Definition
only postmenopausal osteoporosis
Term
how is calcitonin administered?
Definition
200 units nasal spray daily or 100 IM every other day
Term
adverse effectes of calcitonin
Definition
rhinitis, rarely epistaxis, nausea and flushing when injected
Term
how effective is calcitonin as an anti-osteoporosis measure/ how should you use it?
Definition
very weak, 2nd or 3rd line; use to relieve pain from vertebral fractures
Term
uses of raloxifen
Definition
prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
Term
dosing of raloxifen
Definition
60mg once daily
Term
what is the mechanis of raloxifen and what advantage does it have?
Definition
it is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), estrogenic activity in bone, but prevents increased risk of breast cancer associated with estrogen while maintaining bone benefits
Term
what are the risks of raloxifene?
Definition
does not prevent hot flashes and has same increased risk of VTE as estrogen
Term
What is the efficacy of raloxfene/how is it commonly used in osteo therapy?
Definition
2nd line (only decreases risk of vertebral fractures and has no effect on hip or other fractures)
Term
what drugs are considered first line treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis?
Definition
bisphosphonates: alendronate, risedronate, zoledronic acid, but not ibandronate (no nonvert or hip prevention)
Term
how is zoledronic acid administered?
Definition
5mg/yr injection
Term
MOA of bisphosphonates
Definition
bind to bone mineral and concentrate at sites of resorption, get taken up by osteoclasts and bind proteins nec for osteoclast fxn
Term
what is the order of affinity for bone among bisphosphonates?
Definition
zol>aln>iba>RIS
Term
enzyme that bisphosphonates inhibit
Definition
farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase (FPPS)
Term
what is the order of inhibition potency of FPPS by bisphosphonates?
Definition
zol>Ris>IBA>ALN
Term
what is the absorption of bisphosphonates like? how does this affect drug dosing?
Definition
poorly absorbed, but you only need a little bit.  It is important that directions are closely followed in OP: take in morning on empty stomach, avoid other drugs at least 30min after
Term
how are bisphosphonates metabolized in the body?
Definition
they are not; bisphosphonate that does not bind to bone is rapidly excreted in urine
Term
when should you avoid bisphosphonates?
Definition
pts with creatinine clearance below 30-35mL/min
Term
what are side effects of bisphosphonates?
Definition
esophageal irritation (if oral), acute phase rxn (IV), adverse renal effects (IV), hypcalcemia, musculoskeletal pain, a fib, esophageal cancer, osteonecrosis of jaw (ONJ), atypical femur fractures
Term
patient starts taking bisphosphonates but develops flu like symptoms shortly after starting; what do you do?
Definition
warn them that this is common and symptoms should resolve in a few days
Term
what is osteonecrosis of the jaw?
Definition
exposed necrotic bone in maxillofacial region, not healing w/in 8wks, in pts with no history of craniofascial radiation, appears as areas of exposed yellow or white hard bone with smooth or ragged borders
Term
what are some risk factors for ONJ?
Definition
dental extractions, bisphosphonates, cancer, chemo, corticoid use, immunosuppression, hypercoagulability
Term
characteristics of atypical femur fracture
Definition
transverse noncomminuted fracture, cortical hypertrophy
Term
what is denosumab?
Definition
fully human MAB against RANK ligand; inhibits osteoclast formation , thus decreasing bone resorption
Term
administration of denosumab
Definition
60mg injection every 6 months
Term
safety issues for denosumab
Definition
URI, UTI, skin rxnz, hypocalcemia, musc skel pain, ONJ, AFF
Term
when to use denosumab
Definition
bisphosph still preferred 1st line, but could be used in high fracture risk pts (older, difficulty with dosing, renal problems)
Term
MOA of teriparatide
Definition
recombinant PTH; normally pth stimulates osteoclasts (throught osteoblasts) but when given intermittantly, stimulates osteoblasts more
Term
dosing of teriparatide
Definition
20mcg 1x/day
Term
AEs of teriparatide
Definition
hypercalcemia, muscle cramps, nausea, dizziness, osteosarcoma
Term
what are contraindications for using teriparatide in osteoporosis pts?
Definition
pts with increased risk of bone cancer (pagets, unexplained alk phos elevation), history of radiation to skeleton
Term
what are the recommendations to avoiding osteosarcoma from teriparatide?
Definition
no more than 2yrs on teriparatide in a pts lifetime
Term
when do you use teriparatide?
Definition
post menopausal women with unusually severe osteoporosis or failed to respond to bisphosph
Term
65 yo woman with t score 2.6, in total hip upon routine DEXA, history of severe gastroparesis due to long standing poorly controlled diabetes.  Tx options?
Definition
IV bisphosph
Term
68 yo woman with new onset back pain was found to have acute T12 vertebral compression fracture.  DEXA 3.8 in spine. uses prednisone for RA. Tx options?
Definition
calcitonin for pain, could do bis or teriparatide
Term
how is the skin a barrier to viruses?
Definition
outer layer is dense, viruses can't replicate there
Term
pus:
Definition
neutrophils + necrotic debris +/- microorgs
Term
pyogenic
Definition
pus producing
Term
purulent
Definition
pus containing
Term
abscess
Definition
localized collection of put within tissue
Term
s. aureus coagulase test
Definition
coag +
Term
2 major gram + cocci
Definition
staph aureus and streptococcus
Term
what staph species are coagulase  negative?
Definition
staph epi and staph saprophyticus
Term
streptococci catalase test
Definition
catneg
Term
staph catalase test
Definition
cat pos
Term
test to determine type of strep
Definition
hemolysis (alpha, beta, or gamma)
Term
group A strep has what kind of hemolysis?
Definition
beta hemolytic
Term
primary reservoir of s aureus
Definition
anterior nares
Term
people with staph aureus infections most likely got it from what source?
Definition
themselves
Term
pyogenic infections with abscesses is most likely what bacteria?
Definition
s aureus
Term
s aureus can cause what kind of toxin mediated presentation?
Definition
TSS, scalded skin syndrome, food poisoning
Term
folliculitis
Definition
superficial infection
Term
furuncle
Definition
boil; large painful raised nodules, can see pus excreted, base of neck is most common
Term
carbuncle
Definition
deep dermis and subcu tissue
Term
staph impetigo is commonly seen in whom?
Definition
children
Term
infection of bone or joints is most likely from what organism?
Definition
staph aureus
Term
staphylococcal disease caused by super antigens
Definition
STSS, staph food poisoning
Term
toxins that cause staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (exfoliating)
Definition
ETA and ETB
Term
who is most commonly affected by SSSS? why?
Definition
infants <1yo; they possess a receptor for exfoliating toxin that is no longer expressed in most adults
Term
two types of STSS; what are their causes?
Definition

menstrual: superabsorbant tampons (not made anymore), produce TSST-1 (superag)

 

non menstrual: surgical wounds, skin leisons, peritoneal dialysis catheters, caused by TSST-1 and SEB (both superags)

Term
toxic shock syndrome caused by which organism is more likely to reveal blood cultures, staph or strep?
Definition
strep
Term
most common staph type of prosthatic device infections
Definition
staph epi
Term
most common staph of UTI
Definition
staph saprophyticus
Term
describe the surface virulence factors of GAS
Definition

M protein: antiphagocytic

LTA: adhesion, stimulate inflammation

fibronectin binding protein: adhesion

hyaluronic acid capsule: antiphagocytic

Term
describe the extracellular virulence factors of GAS
Definition

streptolysins O and S (lyse cells)

streptokinase: lyse clots

C5a peptidase (prevent complement)

DNAases/streptodornase (break down DNA)

Hyaluronidase (break down H acid)
SPEA, b, C (produce fever, nec fasc, STSS) 

Term

A 24-y.o. male was brought to local ER because of severe pain and swelling that had developed that day in his left thigh.  The pain had progressed rapidly; before seeking treatment, he developed a high fever,  became extremely weak, and was unable to walk without assistance.

He had been in good health, but the day before this illness, he had a minor injury to his leg while playing soccer.  This started as a small area of redness at the site of injury on his left thigh, but is now more grayish.  

VS  T 104 F, P 138/min, BP  70/40  PE;  moderate stress due to pain; appeared acutely ill.  Left thigh is purplish and swollen.

CT showed edema of soft tissues.

What do you think?

 
Definition

Ddx: staph aureus, C perf, gram - bact, s aur and s pyogenes

 

S pyogenes is most common bact to cause these symptoms in immunocompetant pts.

Term
two most common causes of nec fasc
Definition
GAS or c perf
Term
what is impetigo, what is the current most common cause?
Definition

superficial infection of skin, colonization followed by minor trauma, yellow crusts

s aureus is most common cause (also GAS)

Term
erysipelas
Definition
invasive, reddening, butterfly-shaped infection of skin by strep
Term
sequelae from non-suppurative post streptococcal infection
Definition
acute glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever
Term
tx for strep
Definition
most are penicillin sensitive (unlike staph)
Term
most common cause of hematogenous osteomyelitis
Definition
s aureus
Term
is you suspect bone infection, what should you do before treatment?
Definition
culture bacteria
Term
osteomyelitis in sexually active pts can be caused by
Definition
n. gonorrhea
Term
osteomyelitis in diabetics and drug addicts can be caused by
Definition
pseudomonas aerunginosa
Term
osteomyelitis in sickle cell disease can be caused by what?
Definition
salmonella
Term
prosthatic joint replacements can become colonized by what bacterial strains?
Definition
s. epi and s aureus
Term
TB can infect what type of bone commonly?
Definition
vertebrae
Term
definition of hernia
Definition
bulge or protrusion of an organ through muscle that normally contains it
Term
majority of hernias are what kind?
Definition
inguinal
Term
least frequent and most complicated hernia
Definition
femoral
Term
what percentage of inguinal hernias are indirect, direct?
Definition
2/3 indirect, 1/3 direct
Term
strangulated hernia
Definition
blood supply is complicated or cut off, leads to necrosis (this is emergency)
Term
which type of hernia is the most likely to strangulate?
Definition
femoral
Term
pantaloon hernia
Definition
both direct and indirect components
Term
richter's hernia
Definition
contains antimesenteric portion of small bowel (knuckle of bowel caught between space in muscles, hard to feel but very painful)
Term
Littre's hernia
Definition
contains Meckel's diverticulum
Term
petit hernia
Definition
hernia at inferior lumbar triangle
Term
grynfelt hernia
Definition
hernia at superior lumbar triangle
Term
reducible hernia
Definition
can be replaced within surrounding musculature (w/o surgery)
Term
incarcerated hernia
Definition
cannot be reduced, most commonly occurs in large hernias through small openings that obstruct blood flow and prevent reduction
Term
What is the risk of a direct hernia incarcerating?
Definition
low, these rarely incarcerate
Term
cooper's ligament
Definition
formed by the periosteum and fascia along superior ramus of pubis
Term
borders of hesselbach's triangle, what kind of hernia is here?
Definition
lateral border of rectus sheath, inguinal ligament, inferior epigastric vessels; direct hernias
Term
acquired umbilical hernias can present as a result of what disorders?
Definition
cirrhosis, ascites, obesity, malnutrition
Term
what are the boundaries of the area where femoral hernias take place?
Definition
inguinal ligament, lower border of pubic bone, femoral vein
Term
femoral hernias are more common in women or men? why?
Definition
women; they have a larger gap due to shape and angle of pelvis
Term
bassini repair
Definition
transversalis fascia is sewn to poupart's ligament
Term
shouldice repair
Definition
4 layer suture to close the inguinal floor
Term
McVay repair
Definition
transversalis fascia sewn to cooper's ligament (used in femoral hernias
Term
lichtenstein repair
Definition
prosthatic patch placed over defect, tension free with less pain and lower recurrance rate
Term
when is laproscopic hernia indicated over other repairs?
Definition
recurrant hernia (we want to operate in a different tissue plane) or bilateral inguinal hernias (fix both sides at the same time with less problem of recurrance)
Term
surgical complications for hernia repair
Definition
recurrance, infection, neuralgia, bladder injury testicular injury, vas def injury,
Term
what nerves can be damaged inhernia repair?
Definition
illioinguinal, genitofemoral
Term
how can hernia repair result in injury to testicle or vas def?
Definition
you often take the cremasteric fascia off to separate from  hernia sac
Term
keratinocytes with prominant centrioles are in what layer?
Definition
stratum basalum (rapdily dividing cells)
Term
mutations in proteins that affect coiled dimers of keratinocytes result inwhat phenotype?
Definition
blistering, esp hands and feet
Term
simplex form of epidermolysis bullosa has mutations in what genes?
Definition
K 5 or 14
Term
dystrophic form of epidermolysis bullosa has mutations in what genes?
Definition
K1 or 10
Term
what is the phenotypic difference between simplex and dystrophic forms of epidermolysis bullosa?
Definition

simplex blistering reveals underlying vasculature, increased risk for systemic infections

dystrophic has solid base of epidermis that acts as a barrier to pathogens (less systemic infections)

Term
how are we starting to treat epidermolysis bullosa?
Definition
culture keratinocytes and transfect with normal cDNA, transplant sheets
Term
2 histological features of keratinocytes from stratum granulosum
Definition
lamellar bodies and keratinocyte granules
Term
ichthyosiform erythroderma pathology
Definition
loss of lamellar bodies, reduction in keratinocyte granules, appearance of lysosome-like structures
Term
2 isoforms of ichtyosiform erythroderma and what's the diff?
Definition

mild: thick stratum corneum, some keratinocyte granules persist

severe: interlocking mass irregularly organized, no keratohyalin granules

Term
clinical diff btw mild and severe ichthyosiform erythroderma?
Definition

mild has thick skin, therapeutically corrected with retinoic acid.

severe form has interlocking stratum corneum, usually lethal at birth (force of the birth causes stillborn infant)

Term
cells that contain birbeck's granules; what are they?
Definition
langerhans cells; these are envaginations of the plama membrane which can sample antigens from the environment and then represent on the surface to signal T cells, contain clathrin coats for cytosis
Term
what cell of the skin is a victem in HIV infections? what does this result in?
Definition
langerhans cells; noninfectious (most common) are seborrheic dermatitis, papular urticaria, Reiter's syndrome, psoriasis; infectious: herpes, candidiasis, cytomegalo and pappiloma viruses
Term
melanocytes are derivatives of what embryological tissue?
Definition
NCs
Term
what is the precursor molecule for all types of melanin?
Definition
tyrosine
Term
eumelanin
Definition
black and brown
Term
pheomelanin
Definition
red and yellow
Term
critical enzyme in creating melanin from tyrosine
Definition
tyrosinase
Term
what test do you do to albino children; what information does this give you?
Definition
test tyrosinase; if tyrosinase + usually get better.  If tyrosinase -, don't get better and are susceptible to blindness and skin cancer
Term
what tests should you do to assess blistering disorders?
Definition

histology: look inside blister for lymphocytes

direct immuno fluorescence: see if Abs against human abs stain at basement membrane 

do western blott to figure out what the ag is

do EM ultrastructural analysis, look at keratinocyte, dermis and BM

Term
the loss of what type of bone causes increased fractures with age?
Definition
trabecular
Term
why do we have increased osteoclast function as we age?
Definition
uncoupling of osteoclasts and blasts
Term
estrogen's effect on bone
Definition
blocks osteoblasts response to PTH
Term
bone density peaks at what age?
Definition
30
Term
age that long bones stop growing in males and females
Definition

females: 18

males: 20

Term
which dietary minerals affect peak bone mass?
Definition
Ca, protein, phosph, vit D, vit K
Term
when do men begin to lose bone mass, how much?
Definition
40-60, 0,5-1%/yr
Term
when do women have the most bone loss?
Definition
5-10yrs after meno
Term
age related osteoporosis affects what kind of bone?
Definition
both cortical and trabecular
Term
in senile osteoporosis, what kinds of fractures are most common?
Definition
hip and vertebrae
Term
what are factors that go into FRAX assessment tool?
Definition
age, sex, race, weight, height, prior fracture history, parent fracture history, smoking, >3EtOH/day, corticoids, 2ndary osteoporosis, RA, femoral neck bone density
Term
what is ideal serum Ca concentration?
Definition
10mg/dL
Term
if blood Ca is too low, what does that cause?
Definition
tetani (skel muscles contracting)
Term
if blood ca is too high, what does that cause?
Definition
deposit calcium in bone, calcium rigor (cardiac failure)
Term
where is calcium absorbed most rapidly?
Definition
duod
Term
if calcium intake is low, what type of transport is used?
Definition
active, vit d dependent
Term
when lots of Ca is ingested, how is it absorbed?
Definition
passive transport (non vit d dependent, not limited)
Term
what increases bioavailability/absorption of Ca?
Definition
need, acidic medium
Term
what decreases Ca absorption?
Definition
low vit d, low gastric acidity, high intake of fiber, oxalate, phytates
Term
after 50, what is the RDA of Ca for men and women?
Definition

men: 1000

women: 1200

Term
RDA of Ca in adolescents
Definition
1300
Term
what are some good sources for Ca?
Definition
dairy products, yogurt, tofu, almonds, clams, white beens, turnip greens, orange, calc-fortified OJ
Term
what sort of individuals should you target for calc supplementation?
Definition
those consuming inadequate diets (dieters, vegans), those who avoid dairy products, osteoporotic
Term
what are the risks of vit D and calcium supplements for primary prevention of fracture?
Definition
kidney stones, CVD
Term
ratio of ca to Phosph in bone
Definition
1:1
Term
sources for Mg
Definition
unrefined grains, vegetables (dark green), seeds, nuts, legumes, milk
Term
how does Mg affect bone?
Definition
increased intake associated with increased bone density
Term
effect of Mg on muscles
Definition
relaxes
Term
where is Vit D become 25 hydroxy vit d?
Definition
liver
Term
organ that converts 25 hydroxy vit D to 1,25 form
Definition
kidney
Term
how does vit d affect bones?
Definition

increasing absorption of Ca and P from GI

increasing resorption of Ca and P from bone

increasing of Ca and P by kidneys

Term
disorders associated with vit d deficiency
Definition

Rickets

osteomalacia

osteoporosis

Term

bone pain, muscular tenderness, hypocalcemic tetany, soft pliable bones manifested as bowed legs, knock knees, beaded ribs, pigeon breast, and frontal bossing of the skull. 

 
Definition
rickets
Term
vit d RDA until 71
Definition
600/day
Term
what can cause decreased synthesis of vit d from sunlight?
Definition
dark skin, SPF, smog and clouds
Term
foods with Vit D
Definition
egg yolk, fatty fish, liver, fortified products
Term
AAP recommendation of vit d supplements in infants
Definition
400/day; breast milk is poor source of vit d
Term
in older adults, what's the recommended vit d supplementation?
Definition
400-800
Term
effect of protein on bone
Definition
achieve peak bone mass in youth, avoid resorption in pts with neg nitro balance. imp in preventing falls
Term
role of vit k in bone
Definition
forming matrix proteins like osteoclacin
Term
sources for vit K
Definition
dark green leafy vegetables, vegetable oil
Term
how does obesity affect bones?
Definition

increased lean and fat mass increases bone density,

but increased visceral fat decreases bone density

Term
how does excessive vit A affect bone?
Definition
increase risk for fracture
Term
four basic principles of medical ethics
Definition
beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, justice
Term
4 things for evaluating capacity
Definition

communicate

understand

reason

appreciate situation and consequences

Term
4 quadrants approach to ethics consult
Definition

medical indications

pt preferences

QoL

contextual features

Term
type 1 osteoporosis
Definition
post menopausal
Term
type 2 osteoporosis
Definition
senile
Term
if pt has metal impants, where do you do DEXA scan?
Definition
forearm
Term
what is T score?
Definition
pt's BMD compared to mean and std in young control population, used for therapy guidance in post men women
Term
Z score
Definition
pt's BMD compared to mean and std in AGE MATCHED controls
Term
which imaging technique do you use for bone marrow density?
Definition
DEXA
Term
a bone scan is what kind of imaging, how does it work?
Definition
nuclear imaging; bone-seeking radioactive compound (Tc99m methylene diphosphonate) injected into pt. images obtained 3hrs later
Term
on a bone scan, how does radio compound localize in body?
Definition
blood flow, osteogenic activity, interrupted sympathetic nerve supply
Term
what are indications for a bone scan?
Definition
evaluation for skeletal metastasis (osteoblastic), osteomyelitis, stress fracture
Term
how should you do a bone scan for osteomyelitis?
Definition
early flow images over 60s, then evaluate again 3hrs later
Term
how is sensitivity and specificity in a bone scan?
Definition
hi sensitivity, low specificity
Term
simple fracture
Definition
skin covering is intact
Term
compound fracture
Definition
overlyin skin is not intact
Term
pathologic fracture
Definition
bone has been weakened by disease
Term
comminuted fracture
Definition
bone broken into more than 2 pieces
Term
legg-calve-perthe syndrome
Definition
osteochondritis of the hip joint, leads to collapse of the hip joint, commonly found in young children (boys>girls), loss of blood supply to femoral head (ischemic necrosis); may have subcortical fracture, fracture of epiphysis, often leads to osteoarthritis
Term
greenstick fracture
Definition
partial fracture of a bone (common in children since their bones are more flexible)
Term
colles fracture
Definition

common wrist fracture in older adults

fracture of distal radius with dorsal angulation  distal fragment, usually from fall.  may have dinner fork deformity

Term
hangman's fracture
Definition
fracture through posterior elements of C2
Term
chalkstick fracture
Definition

unusual completely transverse fracture (no jagged edges or fragments)

in long bones, common in paget's

in vertebrae, common in ankylosing spondylitis

Term
blowout fracture
Definition
orbital bones, blunt trauma, may entrap rectus muscle (diplopia), often wise to wait many days before deciding on tx
Term
Pott's fracture
Definition
fracture of medial and lateral malleoli; distal fibula and tibia may also be additionally fractured
Term
fracture callus
Definition

soon begins with hemorrhage leading to hematoma contained by periosteum.

inflammatory cells (attracted by soluble mediators)

osteoclasts activated, remove necrotic bone

granulation tissue laid down

soft callus of woven bone

hard callus 

remodelling over months (replace woven bone by lamellar bone)

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