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Spinal Fractures lvn 1/3 mj

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Complication of osteoporosis   spinal compression fractures  
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treated with percutaneous vertebroplasty   spinal compression fractures  
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percutaneous vertebroplasty   a needle is inserted into the vertebra and a special type of cement is injected.  
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Gout   metabolic disorder involving an inflammatory reaction in the jointsusually the great toe  
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Characterized by the deposition of urate crystals in the joints.   Gout  
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Excessive ingestion of purines and abnormal purine metabolism   primary hyperuricemia, seconday hyperuricemia  
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tophi   deposits of sodium urate crystals under the skin  
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used during asymptomatic periods to prevent uric acid synthesis   allopurinol, probenecid  
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used to treat initial attacks and abort impending attacks   colchicine  
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celebrex and vioxx   cox-2 inhibitors used to treat  
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inhibits bone reabsorption without retarding mineralization   Fosamax  
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signs and symptoms of osteoporosis   fractures, poorly fitting dentures, loss of height, back pain  
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blood uric acid level is elevated   gout  
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repeated episodes in the same joint may deform the joint   gout  
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high protein, high carbohydrates   increase urate excretion  
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low fat   retard urate excretion  
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