Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

What is the initial management for localised impetigo? _____

How frequent do flares occur in atopic eczema? _____

_____ is a chronic, pruritic skin condition characterised by inflammation, dryness, and a disrupted skin barrier, often associated with a history of atopy

Bone metastases can be either _____ or osteolytic

People with suspected spinal metastases should recieve an _____ within 1 week

Hint: Investigation

Do not use an _____ to rule out spinal metastases or metastatic spinal cord compression

Hint: Imaging modality

What are the most common sites of metastases in bones? 1: _____ 2: Pelvis 3: Ribs 4: Skull 5: Proximal long bones (e.g. femur & humerus)

What are the most common primary tumour locations causing bone metastases? 1: _____ 2: Breast 3: Lung

If the risk of fracture for a long bone metastasis is greater than 33% then _____ is indicated

Hint: management

What is the most common presenting symptom of bone metastases? _____