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01/17/2010

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Term
The chief structural element of vertebrate bone?
Definition
Hydroxyapatite
Term
Cementing substance in the subq tissue?
Definition
Proteoglycans
Term
Provides the tensile strength of bones?
Definition
Collagen, Type 1
Term
Type of bone seen in rapid growth?
Definition
Woven Bone
Term
Fully matured bone in adults is called?
Definition
Lamellar
Term
Flared region @ end of bone composed of trabecular (spongy) bone & contains red marrow.
Definition
Metaphysis
Term
Entire bone is covered with this?
Definition
Periosteum
Term
Collagen, Type 1 & this construct the bone matrix?
Definition
Proteoglycans
Term
aka the bone matrix
Definition
osteoid tissue
Term
osteoblasts
Definition
build bone
Term
osteoblasts secrete what when forming bone?
Definition
alkaline phosphatase
Term
what can be measured in serum to indicate inc bone metabolism- fractures?
Definition
serum phosphatase
Term
mature bone cells- act as pathway for chem exchange
Definition
osteocytes
Term
move over the bone and produce proteolytic enzymes that break down bone- Ca and phosphate released into blood
Definition
osteoclasts
Term
This "hormone" controls rate of Ca excretion in urine
Definition
Vitamin D
Term
bone softening- due to excess Ca reabsorption from extracellular bone matrix
Definition
Osteomalacia
Term
where is 99% of calcium found in the body?
Definition
in the bone
Term
what are the 2 locations calcium is excreted?
Definition
75% bowel
25% kidney
Term
Daily req of Ca for child?
Definition
800-1,000 mg
Term

Daily req of Ca for adolescent?

Definition
1000-1300mg
Term

Daily req of Ca for adults?

Definition
1000 mg
Term

Daily req of Ca for adult (peri and post menopaulsal)?

Definition
1500 mg
Term

Daily req of Ca for pregnancy?

Definition
1500 mg
Term

Daily req of Ca for breast feeding?

Definition
2000 mg
Term

Daily req of Ca for pt with fracture?

Definition
1500 mg
Term
where is 85% of phosphate in body contained?
Definition
bone
Term
besides in the bone, where is the remaining phosphate located in the body?
Definition
nucleic acids & lipids
Term
where does phosphate absorption occur?
Definition
ileum- lower small bowel
Term
is phophate absorption increased by high levels of Vita D?
Definition
yes
Term
is phosphate absorption decreased by high calcium diet?
Definition
yes
Term
Phosphate is mostly excreted by?
Definition
the kidneys
Term
what hormone is the primary regulator of extracellular calcium?
Definition
PTH
Term
what cells release calcium stored in the lacunar space as a rapid response to hyPOcalcemia?
Definition
osteocytes
Term
How does PTH aid the gut in absorbing Ca?
Definition
increases permeability of gut cells to calcium
Term
How does PTH affect the kidneys in relation to Ca absorption?
Definition
PTH increases the absorption of calcium by stimulating the kidneys to make the activated form of Vitamin D- Calcitriol
Term
What affect does PTH have on phosphate in the kidneys?
Definition
PTH causes kidneys to excrete more phosphate
Term
Most active form of vita D is called?
Definition
1,25 (OH)2 Vitamin D
Term
Calcitonin is secreted by
Definition
thyroid gland c-cells
Term
main effect of calcitonin
Definition
inhibit osteoclastic resorption of bone- in other words, prevents bone breakdown
Term
Glucocorticoids in excess affect the bone by
Definition
decreasing bone formation: NOT GOOD for skeletal growth
Term
insulin affect on bone
Definition
GOOD! helps bone remodeling and growth
Term
kind of cartilage that lines joints
Definition
hyaline
Term

kind of cartilage that forms the public symphysis?

Definition
Fibrio- mix of cartilage and fibrous tissue
Term

kind of cartilage only found in c-spine ligamentum nuchae?

Definition
elastic cartilage
Term
chondroblasts form...
Definition
cartilage
Term
chondroblasts mature into...
Definition
chondrocytes
Term
the cartilage matrix is called the
Definition
chondroid
Term
the chondroblasts secrete this to form the cartilage matrix
Definition
proteoglycans
Term
what provides most of the cartilage matrix and what type is it?
Definition
collagen type 2
type 1 is in bone
Term
the ability to repeatedly absorb energy without failure by the hyaline chondroid is related to?
Definition
the degree of proteoglycans polymerization
Term
type of cartilage seen in meniscus and vertebral disks?
Definition
Fibrocartilage- also pubic symphysis
Term
type of joint that doesnt move
Definition
fibrous (synarthrodial)
Term
what type of joint is seen at cranial sutures?
Definition
fibrous (synarthrodial)
Term
type of joint with minimal movement- ligaments, meniscus, costrochondral joints...
Definition
cartilaginous (amphiarthrodial)
Term
freely movable joint- tmj, knee
Definition
synovial (diarthrodial)
Term
the synovial joint has what kind of cartilage?
Definition
hyaline
Term
the presence of a "tideline" is a biological marker for
Definition
skeletal maturation
Term
the capsule of the joints 3 layers:
Definition
outer fibrous layer
intermediate layer
inner synovial membrane
Term
joint lubrication secreted by synovial cell
Definition
hyaluronic acid
Term
2 principal purposes of synovial fluid:
Definition
lubrication and nutrition to articular cartilage
Term
Synovial Fluid: norm WBC
Definition
200
Term

Synovial Fluid: OA wbc

Definition
1000
Term

Synovial Fluid: SLE wbc?

Definition
5000
Term

Synovial Fluid: Gout color and wbc

Definition
straw- white- cloudy
10-20,000
Term

Synovial Fluid: RA color and wbc

Definition
straw-yellow-cloudy
15-20,000
Term

Synovial Fluid: Reiters syndrome color and wbc

Definition
opaque
20,000
Term

Synovial Fluid: Infectious arthritis color and wbc

Definition
purulent, 50-75,000
Term
type of fracture that is angle across bone
Definition
oblique
Term

type of fracture that is from twisting

Definition
spiral
Term
type of fracture with splinters and more than 2 bone fragments
Definition
comminuted fracture
Term
fracture involving bone at insertion of ligament or tendon site
Definition
avulsion fracture
Term
fractures that involve the epiphysis are called
Definition
salter harris fractures
Term
buckle fracture usually seen in who and where?
Definition
in kids, in cancellan bone (softer bone)
Term
fracture description by the degree of deviation
Definition
angulation
Term
fracure description by the extent of displacement
Definition
displacement
Term
refers to any deviation from norm alignment
Definition
subluxation
Term
if no portion of the articular cartilage is still touching it is called..
Definition
a dislocation
Term
benign bone tumors
Definition
osteoma
chondroblastoma
enchondroma
giant-cell tumor
Term
malignant bone tumors
Definition
MM
osteogenic sarcoma
chondrosarcoma
ewing's sarcoma
Term
where and in whom are chondroblastomas seen?
Definition
adolescent males
epiphysis of bone- most commonly in humerus
Term
where are enchondroma (central chondromas) seen and tx:
Definition
metaphysis of tubular bones- hands and feet
surgical excision is tx due to risk of pathologic fracture
Term
Giant-cell tumor seen mostly in whom and where?
Definition
young females
end of long bones- knee and wrist
tx: surgical removal
Term
most common malignant bone tumor is? by prolif of what cells?
Definition
multiple myeloma
plasma cells proliferate
bone pain is most common symptom
Term
primary MALIGNANT tumor in metaphysis?
Definition
osteogenic sarcoma (osteosarcoma)- commonly end of long bones (knees)
young adults and kids, or pts over 50 with pagets dz
Term
which tumor is characterized by the sunburst pattern 
Definition
osteosarcoma
Term
presents as painless mass in men over 35 y/o in bone
Definition
Chondrosarcoma
Term
which tumor produces a onionskin effect with sxs of pain, swelling, and fever?
Definition
Ewing's Sarcoma
Term
what type of osteoporosis is seen in postmenopausal women?
Definition
type 1 osteoporosis
Term
whats the underlying cause of type 1 osteoporosis?
Definition
estrogen deficiency- skeleton becomes more sensitive to PTH which weakens bone.
Term
the two major determinants of risk in development of osteoporosis are?
Definition
peak bone mass
and rate of bone loss
Term
who is at highest risk for osteoporosis?
Definition
white and asian women

blacks and hispanics are relatively protected bc of greater peak bone mass
Term
osteopenia doesnt show up on plain film until bone loss is what percent?
Definition
greater than or equal to 30% loss
Term
if you see osteopenia on plain film, what do you do next?
Definition
order a DEXA scan
Term
what are two major risk factors for men in developing osteoporosis?
Definition
hypogonadism- low pooled testosterone &
alcohol use
Term
indications for a DEXA scan:
Definition
hypercalciurea- with or without kidney stones
GI diseases- and hemigastrectomy
RA or ankylosing spondylitis
anticonvulsant use for 5 yrs
prolonged thyroid replacement
tx with methotrexate
postmeno women with two or more risk factors
low calcium intake- lifelong
prev fracture in adult years
Term
Dexa scan #s
Definition
normal bone mineral density > -1.0

Osteopenia: -1.0 to -2.5

Osteoporosis: < 2.5
Term
percent bone loss rate per year is?
Definition
.3 to .5% per year
Term
most common kind of arthritis is
Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
joint pain w/ movement or weight bearing exercise and improves with rest is...
Definition
osteoarthritis clinical feature----classic!
Term
heberden's nodes, PIP, DIP fingers is what kind of OA?
Definition
primary osteoarthritis
Term
what is secondary OA?
Definition
any joint due to injury
Term
chronic dz that affects mult organ sys- autoimmune
Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
RA is characterized by 
Definition
digestive destruction in synovial fluid
Term
vascular granulation tissue that forms from the inflamed synovium in RA
Definition
rheumatoid Pannus
Term
pannus will spread to cover what?
Definition
the articular cartilage
Term
symmetrical polyarthritis is seen where?
Definition
hands- sparing DIPs
Term
what cardiac probs can you see in RA?
Definition
pericarditis
pericardial effusion
Term
what lung probs can you see in RA?
Definition
pulm nodules
pleural effusion
Term
what ophthalmologic manifestations are seen in pts with RA?
Definition
keratoconjunctivitis sicca
scleritis
episcleritis
keratitis
Term
what neurologic manifestations can been seen in pts with RA?
Definition
rheumatoid granulomata near nerve roots

cervical spine subluxation resulting from bone erosions
Term
what is a systemic condition that can be seen in pts with RA?
Definition
systemic vasculitis
Term
what antibody is present in 85% of RA pts
Definition
rheumatoid factor - RF
Term
At least 4 of these must be present for >6 weeks to meet RA criteria
Definition
morning joint stiffness longer than 1 hr
arthritis of 3 or more joint areas
arthritis of hand joints (wrists, MCP, or PIP)
symmetrical arthritis
rheumatoid nodules
positive serum RF
radiographic changes- erosions, deformities
Term
distinguishing characteristics of RA and not Osteoarthritis
Definition
joints: MCP, wrists, elbows, MTP & ankles
warmth swelling, & erythema of joints
synovial hypertrophy (doughy feeling) on exam
joint deformity- ulnar deviation at MCPs
joint symptoms typically wax & wane
Term
Meds for RA
Definition
NSAIDS
Methotrexate
Plaquenil
Enbrel
corticosteriods
DMARDS
Term
chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder of unknown cause
Definition
systemic lupus erythematosus: SLE
Term
discoid lupus refers to?
Definition
the disorder when it only involves the skin
Term
90% of SLE pts have
Definition
symmetric arthritis
Term
lupus nephritis occurs when..
Definition
anti nuclear antibody (ANA) immune complex is deposited in the glomerulus
Term
several disorders have ANAs, but only SLE has..
Definition
anti-dsDNA
anti-sm

antibodies
Term
best screening test for SLE?
Definition
the fluorescent test for ANA
95% have positive
Term
Meds for SLE
Definition
NSAIDS
corticosteriods
antimalarials
immunosuppressive drugs

avoid UV light!
Term
scleroderma is typically in..
Definition
women 30-50s
Term
3 types of scleroderma
Definition
diffuse/systemic: cutaneous
limited: CREST variant- face and hands
localized
Term
what is leading cause of death from scleroderma?
Definition
renal failure
Term
paroxysmal vasospastic disorder of hands
Definition
raynauds phenomenon- white, blue, red
Term
uncommon connective tissue dz characterized by fibrosis of the skin and other organs
Definition
Scleroderma
Term
faces appear tight leathered look
Definition
scleroderma- collagen overproduction
Term
sausage like fingers seen in?
Definition
scleroderma
Term
proteinuria and hematuria with HTN and dysphagia seen in
Definition
scleroderma
Term
definitive diagnosis for scleroderma
Definition
skin biopsies/ skin labs
Term
in crest syndrome, scleroderma is limited to?
Definition
face and hands- they DO NOT develop renal or lung disease
Term
CREST stands for?
Definition
calcinosis- Ca deposits in skin
Raynauds
Esophageal motility disorder
Sclerodactyly- abnorm fingers
Telangiectasia
Term
TX for scleroderma
Definition
no effective tx that reverses fibrosis
protect hands
tx symptoms
Term
metabolic disorder- elevation of serum uric acid
Definition
GOUT
Term
monosodium urate crystals seen in
Definition
gout- joints and tendons
Term
DX for gout?
Definition
plasma uric acid > 7.0 mg/dL
Term
stage 1 of gout
Definition
asymptomatic hyperuricemia
Term
stage 2 of gout
Definition
acute gouty arthritis- starts w/o warning
overindulgence of purine-rich food
MTP of big toe most often invloved (podagra)
Term
stage 3 of gout
Definition
intercritical stage

follows gouty attack- mo to yrs
Term
stage 4 of gout
Definition
chronic gout stage
chronic inflammation from urate crystals results in joint swelling and irritation
Tophi
olecrannon bursa
Term
Tophi are
Definition
MSU crystal aggregates- can be seen on xray of joints as punched out lesions

leads to kidney damage
Term
TX for Gout
Definition
Colchicine- drug relieves sxs
Term
diagnostic for gout
Definition
uric acid crystals in synovial fluid
Term
blocks formation of uric acid
Definition
Allopurinol
Term
death from gout usually.
Definition
renal failure
Term
gout related disorder without RF in serum
Definition
seronegative spondyloarthropathies
Term
aka marie-strumpell dz
Definition
ankylosing spondylitis
Term
chronic inflammatory progressive dz of SI joints and spinal articulations
Definition
ankylosing spondylitis
Term
bamboo spine seen in
Definition
ankylosing spondylitis
Term
25% of pts will have complete fusion of the spine including the cervical spine
Definition
ankylosing spondylitis
Term
90% of pts have teh HLA-B27 antigen
Definition
ankylosing spondylitis
Term
inflammatory arthritis with psoriasis of skin or nails
Definition
psoriatic arthritis
Term
pencil -in- cup sign, DIP joints
Definition
psoriatic arthritis
Term
one of leading causes of arthritis in young men- related to nongonoccocal urethritis
Definition
reiters syndrome
Term
reiters syndrome triad:
Definition
conjunctivitis
arthritis
urethritis
Term
tx for reiters
Definition
NSAIDS
Term
arthritis with ulcerative colitis and crohns dz
Definition
enteropathic arthritis
peripheral joints affected

tx of bowl dz resolves arthritis usually
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