Arthritis

Question 1

What is arthritis

Answer 1

Progressive deterioration of articular cartilage and surrounding tissue

Question 2

Three complications caused by arthritis

Answer 2

1. Laxity
2. Abnormal conformation
3. Trauma

Question 3

Subchondral bone

Answer 3

Bone below the cartilage

Question 4

Three effects of the inflammatory response to arthritis

Answer 4

1. Thickening of soft tissues
2. Effusions (abnormal fluid)
3. Subchondral bone hypertrophy (bone spurs)

Question 5

The main clinical sign of arthritis is decreased mobility. What 3 specific things will you find during a PE

Answer 5

1. Decreased ROM
2. Swelling or thickening
3. Crepitus

Question 6

Crepitus

Answer 6

Grating, crackling, popping

Question 7

Diagnosis of arthritis 2

Answer 7

1. PE
2. Imaging (may not see early)

Question 8

Arthritis therapy 4

Answer 8

1. Diet management
2. Chondroprotective
3. Inflammation control
4. Alternative