7: OA vs RA Flashcards
OA or RA?
Affects women more than men.
RA
OA or RA?
Asymmetrical joint space narrowing.
OA
OA or RA?
Heberden’s nodes present.
OA. Heberden’s nodes are Higher up (DIP). Bouchard’s nodes are closer to the Body (PIP).
OA or RA?
Systemic symptoms.
RA
OA or RA?
Rapid onset.
RA
OA or RA?
Stiffness worse in morning.
RA
OA or RA?
1st CMC joint affected.
OA
OA or RA?
Joint symptoms only.
OA
OA or RA?
Onset usually occurs over years.
OA
OA or RA?
Usually affects those over 50.
OA
OA or RA?
Usually begins as asymmetrical.
OA
OA or RA?
Does not usually begin as polyarthritis.
OA
OA or RA?
PIP joints affected.
Both
OA or RA?
Stiffness worse at end of day.
OA
OA or RA?
DIP joints affected.
OA
OA or RA?
Stiffness more than 1 hour.
RA
OA or RA?
Patho is degeneration of cartilage.
OA
OA or RA?
Symmetrical always.
RA
OA or RA?
Can affect any age, but generally 20-60.
RA
OA or RA?
Caused by immune system.
RA
OA or RA?
Wrist affected.
RA
OA or RA?
Usually more severe.
RA
OA or RA?
Patho is inflammed synovum.
RA
OA or RA?
MCP joints affected.
RA
OA or RA?
Symmetrical joint space narrowing.
RA
OA or RA?
Subchondral cysts and sclerosis present.
OA
OA or RA?
Polyarthritis.
RA
OA or RA?
Usually less severe.
OA
OA or RA?
Caused by wear and tear on joint.
OA
OA or RA?
Inflammation
RA
OA or RA?
Affects men and women equally.
OA
OA or RA?
Bouchard’s nodes present.
RA. Technically seen in both RA and OA, but if Heberden’s nodes are absent, then think RA.
OA or RA?
Stiffness less than 1 hour.
OA
OA or RA?
Osteophytes present.
OA
