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Ophtho/Derm/Rheum-ICM
Back Pain and Osteoarthritis
8
Medical
Graduate
12/15/2010

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Term
When should you suspect Spondyloarthropathy
Definition
Young Man with low back pain not alleviated by rest
Term
What are some reasons to get an MRI for Back Pain
Definition

After 6 weeks of symptoms

Evaluate Disk

Cauda Equina Syndrome

 

Term
What is the best and worst position for stress on the back
Definition

Best: Reclining on back

Worst: Seated leaning forward with weight on arms

Term
What percent of bak pain is caused by Metastasis, Infectious disease and Inflammatory artheritis(autoimmune) combined?
Definition
1%
Term
What are the signs of osteoarthritis?
Definition

Haberdens node(DIP), Buschard's Nodes(PIP), Water on the knee

Crepitation

Term
What are the compoents of treating osteoarthritis
Definition

Explain the disease

Physical Therapy

Consider Surgery(Improves Pain, not Mobility)

Meds(Do no Harm)

Term
Is osteoarthritis damage reversible and why?
Definition
Nope, Cartilage cannot regenerate
Term
What sex is most liekly to have Osteoarthritis
Definition
Women
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