Summary Rheumatological System-Muscoloskeletal system-revision notes of most important topics
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Rheumatic diseases-muscoskeletal system
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Rheumatic Diseases-muscoskeletal System
In this summary you will find the most important and common disorders of the muscoloskeletal system included in the rheumatoid diseases.
You will find a quick summary as well as some signs and treatments that are associated with each disease
EXAMINATION OF MUSCOSKELETAL SYSTEM-
GALS(gait,arms,legs,spine)
MECHANICAL NECK PAIN:
Common,self limiting
Trapezius,C7 spinous process
Radiates to occipitut-associated with tension headaches
TREAT:analgestics,physio
NERVE ROOT ENTRAPMENT:
Unilateral pain-IF bilateral-EMERGENCY
Elderly C6-C7
WHISPLASH INJURY:
Soft tissue damage-hyperextension of hyperflexion
ROTATOR CUFF TENDONOSIS:
Pain with extension and abduction
TREAT:analgestics,injection-corticosteroids
CALCIFIC TENDONOSIS AND BURSITIS:
Calcium pyrophosphate deposits
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME:
TINNEL SIGN(tapping on the medial nerve)-PHALEN SIGN( holding
the wrist in flexion)
Entrapment of medial nerve
TREAT:analgestics,corticosteroid injection
DUPUYTRENS CONTRACTURE:
Fibrosis of palmar aponeurosis
Associated with chirossis,DM, alcohol overuse
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