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level: Lecture 10: Joint Pathology Part 3

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level questions: Lecture 10: Joint Pathology Part 3

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What are some very common Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Crystal – Induced Conditions?Tendonitis, carpal tunnel, Bursitis, Osteoartheritis, PSEUDO Rheumatoid Artheritis, Spinal Stenosis, tendon rupture
What chemical does MSU stand for?Monosodium Urate
Gout is characterized by recurrent attacks of artheritis due to monosodium-urate (MSU) deposits, and an increased uric acid level. What are 3 potential causes for increased uric levels?Alcohol use, Low function thyroid, Medications: esp diuretics, Genetics, Diets (high in red meats, anchovis), Leukemia, Lymphoma, Psiriosis, Chemotherapy, Dehydration and Renal diseases
What disease is known as "rich man's disease"?Gout
What is a condition that often comes in association with gout? Obesity.  Diabetes.  Hypertension. Atherosclerosis.
The most common early expression of gout is what?Acute-Artheritis
Simply, what is acute-artheritis?Acute arthritis is a joint infection that evolves over hours or days. The infection resides in synovial or periarticular tissues and is usually bacterial. It is temporary and is caused by MSU crystals in the joints.
What are the two joints least effected by gout?Shoulders and hips
What is a tophis?A tophis is a deposit of monosodium urate crystals in bones, joints, cartilage and/or skin. Sometimes these white deposits can be visible through the skin.
What is a possible complication related to gout?Joint destruction and deformity. Kidney stones. Kidney failure. Osteoarthritis
This person has gout. What is this monosodium-urate deposite called?Tophi
What is "pseudo-gout" also known as?What is "“Chondrocalcinosis" also known as?
If you have calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposits, and not Monosodium Urate deposits, what sickness do you have?Pseudo-Gout/Chondrocalcinosis
In CPPD Disease, what joint is most commonly effected?The knees.