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08/30/2012

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Term
Periosteum
Definition
A tissue covering the bone that brings blood and lymph vessels, as well as nerves, to it
Term
Epiphyseal plate
Definition
Prior to puberty, this disk of cartilage produces more cartilage which then is converted into more bone. In this way, the bone grows lengthwise. It is stimulated by growth hormone and inhibited by estrogens & progesterone.
Term
Spongy bone
Definition
(also known as trabecular or cancellous bone). The mineral deposits are arranged as a system of struts. Bone marrow fill the spaces between.
Term
Compact bone
Definition
(also known as cortical bone). Dense deposits of minerals - chiefly calcium phosphate - and collagen.
Term
Bone marrow
Definition
Some bones, such as the femur, also contain a central cavity filled with bone marrow. Bone marrow contains the stem cells that gives rise to all the types of blood cells.
Term
OSTEOCLASTS
Definition
CLEAN-UP CELLS
DISSOLVE OLD BONE & REMOVE IT
Term
OSTEOBLASTS
Definition
BUILD-UP CELLS
MAKE NEW BONE
RESPOND TO STRESS (FORCES) IN BONE
Term
Cortex is thicker according to applied _________
Definition
stresses
Term
what are the three phases of a triple phase nuclear medicine bone scan?
Definition
1. arterial (angiographic)
2. tissue (static)
3. whole body
Term
what is another name for osteopetrosis? what is it?
Definition
marble bone dz
defect in osteoclastic bone activity (new bone is formed- osteoblastic activity- old bone is not cleared away; calcified matrix does not progress to remodeled haversian systems and bone remains weak
Term
in the ppt, an ivory vertebrae is associated with what?
Definition
metastases from carcinoma of the breast- radiodense vertebrae
Term
what is the 1st and 2nd change in avascular necrosis of the hip?
Definition
1st: separation of cartilage and cortical bone
2nd: bone undergoes necrosis and fragmentation
Term
AVN of the hip is particularly common in what population?
Definition
overweight, pubertal males
Term
in the ppt, the crescent sign is associated with what pathology?
Definition
AVN of the hip
Term
AVN is common with what chronic dz, why?
Definition
sickle cell dz- multiple repeated microemboli infarct the growing plates of bones
Term
what is "snow capping" associated with?
Definition
AVN- on the picture of the humerus
Term
what is diagnostic of a medullary bone infarct?
Definition
the geographic calcific membrane
Term
what is the DDX for a medullary bone infarct?
Definition
bone infarct, bone cyst, and enchondroma
Term
an enchondroma:
-solitary or multiple?
-where?
-slow or fast growing?
-describe the cartilage
-thin or thick cortex?
Definition
-both
-diaphyseal
-in the medullary canal
-slow growing
-stippled, arc or ring of calcification of cartilage
-thin cortex
Term
4 characteristic of a simple bone cyst
Definition
-fluid filled
-usually oval
-extends axially
-may fx
Term
simple bone cysts often present as ________
Definition
fractures
Term
what is paget's disease thought to be caused by?
Definition
chronic paromyxovirus infection
Term
in paget's disease the what happens: what is wrong with the osteoblastic activity? describe the osteoid. what happens to the overall bone?
Definition
-osteoblastic activity is more rapid than normal
-osteoid remains calcified w.out bone formation
-bones enlarge, are more dense, and are weak
Term
a lucent bone with thinned cortex and loss of trabecular pattern is characteristic of what
Definition
osteoporosis
Term
in osteoporosis are ca and phosphorous normal?
Definition
yes- bone is missing
Term
osteoporosis is based off the T score of DEXA scans, what are the classifications for osteopenia and osteoporosis?
Definition
-osteopenia: 1-2.5 SD units below normal young adult mineralization
-osteoporosis: >2.5 SD below
Term
whats a common sx of hyperparathyroidism?
Definition
resorption (erosion) of distal end clavicle- not more frequently present than hand changes, but more frequently found because of chest xrays
Term
what is a brown tumor?
Definition
bone is resorbed locally and replaced with fibrous matrix and blood
Term
what causes rickets?
Definition
-cartilaginous matrix laid down at growth plate
-calcification does not occur normally
-ossification does not occur
-end plats continue to lay down cartilage producing the flared bone end appearances
Term
who is rickets most common in? when is the usual onset? what are 4 causes?
Definition
-premature babies
-6 mos-1 year
-causes: malnutrition, lack of vitamin D, lack of sunlight exposure, hereditary (PO4 losing renal disease- fanconi's, inability to absorb fat- Vit d deficiency)
Term
what is the looser zone?
Definition
hallmark of osteolmalacia in adults, short wide lucent bands, perpendicular to the cortex, surrounded by sclerotic margins
Term
what are 4 common osteoblastic metastases?
Definition
prostate, breast, lymphoma, carcinoid
Term
what are 4 common osteolytic metastases ?
Definition
lung (MC males)
breast (MC females)
renal cell
thyroid
Term
what does solitary palsmacytoma look like? how is it distinguishable from multiple myeloma?
Definition
-soap bubble appearance
-confined to 1 focus
-same cell type as myeloma (monocloncal B cell antibody) so may progress to multiple myeloma
Term
multiple punched out lesions is characteristic of....
Definition
multiple myeloma
Term
in addition to liver and lung, what other carcinoma has a predilection for long bones
Definition
Renal cell carcinoma
Term
a nutrient canal is very hard to distinguish from a fx, what is usually required to differentiate?
Definition
2 views
Term
what is an angulated fx? distracted fx?
Definition
-deformity of axis distal to proximal fragments
-longitudinal separation without angulation
Term
what is an open fx?
Definition
any fracture that made a communication with extracorporeal location
Term
starting with the most proximal portion of a long bone, name the portions of the bone
Definition
-epiphysis
-metaphysis
-diaphysis
-metaphysis
-epiphysis
Term
what is the name of the classifications system used to predict the complication pathways of epiphyseal fx's?
Definition
salter harris
severity increases with number
type 2 is the most common
Term
what are 2 incomplete fractures that are very common in peds?
Definition
greenstick
torus
Term
how can you distinguish a fx from an epiphyseal plate?
Definition
fracture is blacker and the margins are more irregular
Term
what is a dislocation? subluxation?
Definition
-dislocation: complete lack of joint integrity
-subluxation: maintains some joint contact
Term
what is a clay shovelers avulsion?
Definition
fracture C7 spinous processes
Term
runners commonly get stress fractures where?
Definition
3rd metatarsal
Term
what fx is associated with a fall on an oustretched hand (FOOSH)?
Definition
colles' fx
-dorsal angulation of the distal radius, or ventral angulation of the fx apex
Term
what is the name for a reverse colle's fx?
Definition
smith fx
Term
what fx is the same mechanism as a colles' fx but a younger pt?
Definition
navicular (scaphoid) fx
Term
what is extremely useful in elbow fx's/dislocations before complete organization and calcification of epiphyses?
Definition
elevation of the fat pad
Term
hill sachs fx occurs with what?
Definition
anterior dislocation of the shoulder
Term
what is a more common fracture site of the hip- surgical neck or intertrochanteric?
Definition
intertrochanteric is more common
Term
how should an xray be performed to visualize hip fx?
Definition
internal rotation
Term
fractures at different stages of ________ are highly suggestive of what chronic child abuse./
Definition
healing
Term
how many weeks does a fx usually take to heal?
Definition
around 36 weeks
Term
healing of a fx starts within how many weeks? what are the three types of healing?
Definition
2-3 weeks
1. delayed union: monthly xray shows progress (none in 3-5 months warrants intervention)
2. non-union: healing of bone ends without bony connectivity (may have fibrous connection, fx ends are usually calcified or ossified, may develop synovial pseudoarthrosis)
3. malunion: healed with poor anatomical results, will likely result in proximal and distal destructive joint arthritis
Term
arthritis usually occurs with joint narrowing or widening?
Definition
narrowing
Term
what are the two classifications of arthritis? explain each
Definition
-hypertrophic: bone formation at joint site, subchondral sclerosis, osteophytic
-infectious: joint swelling and destruction of segments of cortical bone adjacent, erosive marginal irregular lytic lesions on or around joint surface
Term
osteoarthritis (DJD) is usually degeneration of articular cartilage secondary to stress- what are 4 signs on film?
Definition
-osteophyte formation (hallmark)
-subchondral sclerosis
-subchondral cysts
-narrowing of joint space
Term
erosive arthritis may lead to what, which is uncommon in DJD?
Definition
bony ankylosis
Term
what is charcot's arthropathy- what is the 2 step etiology? who is it commin in?
Definition
-diabetics now (formerly syphillitics)
-2 steps:
1. propioception loss : increased traumatic placement of insensate lower extremities while weight bearing
2. neuropathy causes the extremity to receive an increase in blood flow- the increased blood flow leads to osteopenia due to a mismatch in bone destruction and synthesis
Term
what are 2 ways to get septic arthritis? what is the pathology?
Definition
-hematogenous seeding or joint invasion
-rapid destruction of bone from digestion by proteolytic enzymes released from WBCs and synovium-- usually monoarticular
Term
is rheumatoid arthritis uni/bilaterial? symmetrical/nonsymmetrical?
Definition
bilateral and symmetrical
Term
in RA you see periarticular __________ and periarticular ___________
Definition
osteoporosis
erosions
Term
what do rheumatoid lung nodules look like?
Definition
round granulomatous lesions which break down centrally and may cavitate
Term
what happens in gout?
Definition
presence of uric acid crystals incites inflammatory synovial response, clumps of urate crystals (tophi) form along articular margins and erode bone
Term
what are 3 rheumatoid variants?
Definition
ankylosing spondylitis
reiter's syndrome
psoriatic arthritis
Term
what is ankylosing spondylitis? what are 2 characteristics?
Definition
-disorder of the muscular or tendinous attachment to bone
-calcification and ossification of areas of tenon insertion, cartilage, CT
-bilateral, symmetric ossification of SI joints is diagnostic
Term
what is the term for what the spine looks like in ankylosing spondylitis? where does it start and where does it proceed? what is is associated with? what is the ddx?
Definition
-bamboo spine
-starts at L5/S1 and proceeds cephalad
-eventually solidifies the entire spine to the base of the skull
-may be associated with ulcerative colitis
-DISH is the ddx
Term
what is DISH (diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis)? what is a common feature? what are required characteristics?
Definition
-when spinal ligaments turn into bone- affects the ligaments of the spine, esp the anterior longitudinal ligament
-can cause syndesmophytes (bony outgrowth attached to a ligament) and tendonitis at sties other than the spine (knee, ankle, elbow)
-must involve at least 4 contiguous vertebrae of the thoracic spine, preservation of the intervertebral disc space, and absence of apophyseal joints or sacroiliac inflammatory changes
Term
Psoriatic arthritis affects distal or proximal IP joints? is it symmetrical or asymmetrical? what are 3 characteristic findings?
Definition
-distal IP joints
-asymmetric joint destruction
-no periarticular osteoporosis
-3 findings
1. bony ankylosis of IP joints hands and feet
2. like reiter's--> erosions at ligament insertions
3. hallmark!: erosions of metatarslas and phalanges--> cupping and penciling of joints
Term
what joints does rheumatoid arthritis affect first?
Definition
MP and proximal IP joints
Term
reiters syndrome: what are the 3 complaints? usually secondary to what? what joints does it affect?
Definition
-arthritis, uveitis, urethritis
-gonorrhea
-SI joints asymmetrically, heels (calcaneous at achilles tendon) , toes
Term
the erosions of reiters arthritis, like rheumatoid, are periarticular. what differentiates the two?
Definition
-reiters does NOT deform the joints like rheumatoid
-reiters is Asymmetric
-involves feet>hands
Term
Patient comes to your clinic following a fall on her outstretched hand. What is the best exam to order? What should you do next?
Definition
xray of wrist first
then cast and repeat xray wrist in 10-14 days or MRI wrist without contrast
Term
22 yo M w/ Sickle Cell Disease presents with acute L hip pain
Definition
xray pelvis
xray hips
Term
what are 4 causes of avascular necrosis?
Definition
sickle cell dz
steroids
vasculitis
trauma
Term
35 yo M comes into clinic after rolling his ankle. Pt meets Ottawa Rules.
Definition
xray ankle
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