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Musculoskeletal Neoplasms and Infectious Diseases
Musculoskeeltal neoplasms and infectious diseases
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Pathology
Graduate
08/01/2016

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Women injure them selves 2 times more during ovulation
Definition
Men build muscle 2 times as fast
Term
Sarcopenia is decreased (3)
Definition
muscle mass, strength, and endurance
Term
Sarcopenia pathogenesis involves MMIND
Definition
Metabolic and endocrine changes
Muscular function
Inactivity
Nutrition
Decreased neuromuscular activity
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Why do endocrine changes cause sarcopenia?
Definition
Due to hormones
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Why do neurodegenerative diseases cause sarcopenia?
Definition
Because they destroy motor neurons
Term
Why does sub optimal nutrition malabsorption cause sarcopenia?
Definition
Because if you can't absorb food, then you can get the nutrients and vitamins needed for the musculoskeletal system
Term
Why does age affect sarcopenia?
Definition
Because as you get older, you become less active
Term
Why does diuse affect sarcopenia?
Definition
Because inactivity is a pathogenetic effect of sarcopenia
Term
Why does cachexia affect sarcopenia?
Definition
Because a chronic illness can weaken the body
Term
What are 5 things associated with joint and connective tissue and aging?
Definition
1) Decreased flexibility
2) Increased stiffness
3) Change in articular cartilage
4) Tendons become more brittle
5) Proprioception decreases
6) Bone is loss
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What is osteomyelitis?
Definition
When an infectious organism enters the bone
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Who does osteomyelitis affect?
Definition
Adults and immunocompromised individuals.
Term
Where does osteomyelitis affect?
Definition
Implants and prosthetics
Term
How does osteomyelitis affect?
Definition
Through direct invasion to the bone such as through a burn or surgery (exogenous)
Through the spread of a preexisting infection to bone such as a sinus infection infecting the skull (hematogenous)
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Initial infection
Definition
Common on the metaphysis
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First stage of infection
Definition
EVERYTHING happens here:
Destruction, abscesses, necrosis occurs, and pain occurs if it reaches the periosteum.
Term
Second stage of infection
Definition
PUS!!Grows and destroys bone.
Term
Rehab concerns with osteomyelitis
Definition
NWB
Immobility (avoid contractures)
External fixators
Wound care
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What is diskitis?
Definition
Infection of disk or vertebral end plates
Term
How do you get discectomy?
Definition
-Post discectomy
-hematogenous (spread from preexisting infection) such as through skin, dental, respiratory tract
Term
What is the name for an infected joint?
Definition
Infectious or septic arthritis.
Term
HOW does septic arthritis occur?
Definition
-Bloodstream (HEMATOGENOUS AGAIN)
- Penetrating object
- Nearby infection
Term
HOW do you know someone has septic arthritis?
Definition
-Inflammation
-Pannus
-Erosion joint < 3 weeks
-Pain, malaise, fever, swelling
Term
Are most bone tumors benign?
Definition
Yes
Term
What is the most common benign growth?
Definition
Osteochondroma
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What are some things to look for in malignant cancers?
Definition
Deep pain, unremitting pain, night pain, weight loss, pain without trauma
Term
What 4 things should you be concerned with in rehab.?
Definition
1) Early mobilization
2) Avoid torsion or high impact
3) Stretching
4) Balance (fx risk)
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