Musculoskeletal first line *

Vocabulary flashcards detailing treatments, management strategies, and defining characteristics for various musculoskeletal conditions as presented in the lecture notes.

Osteoarthritis (OA) Treatment

NSAID's and topical diclofenac (nsaid)

Osteoporosis Treatment

Bisphosphonates (alendronate).

Acute Gout Treatment

NSAID (indomethacin).

Chronic Gout Treatment

Allopurinol, colchicine, and steroids.

Thiazide Diuretics and Gout

Medications that can cause gout flares. So avoid

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) First-line Treatment

Physical exercise.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Medical Treatment

DMARDs and biologics.

Fibromyalgia Medications

Duloxetine (an SNRI) and pregabalin (Lyrica).

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

NSAIDs and stretching.

Bursitis Treatment

NSAIDs. If infected bursitis then penicillin or cephalosporin

Infected Bursitis Treatment

PCN or cephalosporin.

Low Back Pain Management

NSAIDs and activity modification.

Scoliosis Treatment ($20-40$ degrees)

Milwaukee brace.

Scoliosis Management ($<20$ degrees)

Observation.

Scoliosis Treatment ($>40$ degrees)

Harrington rod surgery.

Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Overuse of the knee characterized by swelling over the tibial tubercle.

Osgood-Schlatter Treatment

RICE, acetaminophen, and NSAIDs.

Ankylosing Spondylitis Pain Management

NSAIDs.