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1
Q

Are cysts reducible?

A

NO

2
Q

Which joints are more likely to be affected in RA and OA?

A

RA: proximal joints - think RAP
OA: distal joints

3
Q

Where does the sartorius originate/insert?

A

Originates at the ASIS

medial surface of body of tibia

4
Q

A child with fractures, deafness and blue sclera =

A

Osteogenesis imperfecta.

5
Q

Which is the most common type of collagen defect in osteogenesis imperfecta?

A

Type 1

6
Q

Patient with chronic pain all over body but no weight loss or fever?

A

FIBROMYALGIA

7
Q

Patient with chronic pain all over body and weight loss and fever?

A

Polymyalgia rheumatica

8
Q

Insertion of biceps femoris?

A

Head of fibula

9
Q

which muscle is being tested in the Trendelenburg test?

A

Gluteus medius

10
Q

Ankle-knee jerk reflex spinal segment

A

L5-S1

11
Q

Knee jerk reflex spinal segment

A

L2-L4

12
Q

Weakness to dorsiflexion of the ankle spinal root?

A

L5

13
Q

Weakness to knee extension root?

A

L2-L4

14
Q

What is Denosumab?

A

A monoclonal antibody
A RANK- L antagonist
It prevents the function of osteoclasts and prevents the bone resorption

15
Q

What needs to be taken alongside Methotrexate?

A

Folic acid- it is a folate antagonist

Associated with agranulocytosis

16
Q

What causes Erysipelas?

A

Strep. progenies

17
Q

Give reasons for slow repair of fracture?

A
  • High energy injury
  • Distraction: large gap between bones
  • Instability
  • Steroids
  • Immunosuppressants
  • Smoking
  • Warfarin
  • NSAIDS
18
Q

What are herbedens and bouchards clinical signs of?

A

OA

19
Q

Which type of movement is affected more in adhesive capsulitis?

A

External rotation

20
Q

Which are the structures which pass through the carpal tunnel?

A
  • Median nerve
  • 4 tendons of the flexor digitorum superficially
  • 4 tendons of the flexor digitorum profundum
  • 1 flexor of flexor polices longus