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Musculoskeletal Disorders Lecture Objectives

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Which type of arthritis is NOT associated with the rheumatoid factor blood test?

Psoriatic Arthritis

Reiter’s Syndrome

Ankylosing Spondylitis (correct)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

What distinguishes fibromyalgia from other diseases?

Systemic disease with widespread effects

Presence of uveitis

Chronic non-granulomatous inflammation (correct)

Reactive bone formation

What is the primary diagnostic challenge for Ankylosing Spondylitis in early stages?

Visible on X-rays

Requires specialized MRI for detection (correct)

Easily distinguishable from mechanical back pain

Detectable through blood tests

What is a common long-term complication that can arise in Ankylosing Spondylitis patients if not managed properly?

Flexion contractures Signup and view all the answers

What type of intervention is essential for avoiding long-term complications in Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Physical therapy Signup and view all the answers

Why are men affected more than women in Ankylosing Spondylitis, according to the text?

Underdiagnosis in women Signup and view all the answers

What does a Likelihood ratio of 3.7 indicate?

The result is significantly associated with the disease Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT part of the criteria mentioned for LBP in the text?

Morning stiffness less than 30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What does a test's specificity measure?

How well it identifies true negatives Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of HLA-B27 suggest?

High likelihood of developing an autoimmune disorder Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population with HLA-B27 does not develop ankylosing spondylitis?

10% Signup and view all the answers

What do a sensitivity and specificity of 70% and 81% respectively indicate?

High accuracy in identifying true positives and negatives Signup and view all the answers