MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEM - 2

Semester: IV
Sub Code: BNYS T 405
Credits: 2
Hours/ Wk: 2
Total Hrs: 30
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3Hrs

Chapter 1:(10 hours)
Introduction
Rheumatic diseases and conditions are characterized by symptoms involving the musculoskeletal system. Many of the rheumatic diseases and conditions feature immune system abnormalities. Therefore, rheumatology also involves the study of the immune system

Chapter 2:(10 hours)
Regional review
Anatomical description of systems involved in rheumalogy:
- Muscles, Joints, Connective tissue & soft tissue around the joints and bones.
- Immune system

Chapter 3:(15 hours)
Common ailments
1. Pain-deffinition, Pain gate theory, Biochemical events, pathways & treatment.
2. Diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteo arthritis, Osteoporosis, Lupus, Polymyositis, Polymayalgia, Septic arthritis, Gout, Vasculitis, Arteritis, Kawasaki diseases, fibromyalgia, Sarcoidosis, Polymyalgia rheumatic, Polymyositis, dermatomyositis & Myasthenia gravis.

Chapter 4:(10 hours)
Diagnosis
1. Physical examination 2. Specialized tests
1. Physical examination
a. Schober tests
b. Multiple joint inspection
c. General & regional musculoskeletal examination
2. Specialized tests
a. Laboratory tests
b. X-Ray
c. Cytology

Chapter 5:(15 hours)
Treatment
Role of Yoga therapy, Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy, Nutrition & Acupressure.

Refference Books:
1. A Rheumatology  handbook for revision by MCCQE 
2. Davidsons Principles and practice of Medicine
3. Harisons Internal Medicine – 9th Ed