Cheung Part 2 Flashcards
what is the most common form of arthritis
osteoarthritis
what is osteoarthritis
progressive, irreversible condition involving loss of articular cartilage, causing pain and deformity
what joints are involved in osteomyelitis
weight bearing joints mainly
osteoarthritis is associated with what
age
obesity
trauma
mechanical wear and tear
what are the symptoms of osteoarthritis
stiffness, pain, deformity
worse at end of day, in the groin for hip OA
what are Heberden’s nodes
osteoarthritis nodes at the DIP
what are Bouchard’s nodes
osteoarthritis nodes at the PIP
what are characteristic of the nodes in osteoarthritis
painful
decreased range of motion
what is seen on the x-ray of osteoarthritis
loss of joint space
sclerosis (extra white bone seen where bones touch in image)
subchondral cysts
osteophytes
how is osteoarthritis treated
weight loss PT bracing gucosamine/chondroitin NSAIDS cymbalta steroid injection viscosupplementaiton arthroscopic debridement joint replacement
what is rheumatoid arthritis
systemic autoimmune disorder with inflammatory synovitis that destroys cartilage
symmetrical distribution of joints
what are the criteria for rheumatoid arthritis
4 of the following: morning stiffness for 1 hours arthritis of 3+ joints for 6 weeks systemic arthritis for 6 weeks rheumatoid nodules \+RF factor radiographic changes
what is seen in rheumatoid arthritis
malaise fatigue tenosynovitis CTS vasculitis keratoconjucitivitis sicca pulmonary nodules inflammatory pericarditis
what tests results are seen in rheumaotid arthritis
RF (IgM antibodies to Fc protion of IgG)
HLA-DR4
ESR and CRP elevated
what is seen on X-ray of rheumatoid arthritis
bony erosion
joint space loss
(C1 and C2 instability)
what physical exam results are seen in rheumaotid arthritis
joint contractures, effusions, deformity
ulnar decimation of hand
PIP and MCP nodules and inflammation
bogginess of the joints