Course Content
๐Ÿง  Theme I โ€” Aching Bones
๐Ÿง  Theme II โ€” Joint Stiffness
๐Ÿง  Theme III โ€” Muscle Weakness and Trauma
๐Ÿง  Theme IV โ€” Skin Rash and Itching
Musculoskeletal System (MSK) Module โ€” 3rd Year MBBS

๐Ÿ“˜Step 1. Curriculum Coverage

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pathology

๐Ÿ”น Pathology โ€” Crystal-Induced Arthritis

  • Enlist the different types of crystal-induced arthritis.
  • Describe the key points of etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, morphological features and complications of:
    • Gout
    • Calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition disease or pseudogout

๐Ÿ’Š Pharmacology

๐Ÿ”น Pharmacology โ€” Pharmacotherapy of Gout

  • Classify drugs used to treat gout.
  • Describe the role of NSAIDs in the treatment of gout.
  • Describe the role of glucocorticoids in the treatment of gout.
  • Describe the mechanism of action of:
    • Colchicine
    • Probenecid
    • Allopurinol
    • Febuxostat
  • Discuss the adverse effects of anti-gout drugs.
  • Describe the drug interactions of allopurinol and probenecid.
  • Enlist drugs that cause hyperuricemia.
  • Discuss the mechanisms by which drugs cause hyperuricemia.

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