Joints Flashcards
What are the causes of rheumatoid arthritis
Genetic
Hormones
Environment
Pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis
-increased inflammatory cells
- increased fibroblasts
-more t and b cells
More cytokines
- proteolytic enzymes then destroy the bone and cartilage
Methotrexate safety (rheumatoid arthritis)
- patient should report any blood disorders
-patient should understand it is a weekly dose
-inform them of the fatal risks
What is osteoarthritis
Degenerative disorder of the bones
Risk factors of osteoarthritis
Age
Gender
Genetics
Obesity
What is msk? (Mucoskeletal condition)
Injury or illness to bone, cartilage ligaments etc.
How to treat acute lower back pain
Aspirin
Paracaetamol
Physio
What is PRICE in reference to an injury
P- protection
R- rest
I- ice
C- compression
E- elevation
what is the differential diagnosis of rheumatoid arthitis?
connective tissue disorder
psoriatic arthritis
osteoarthritis
what are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
pain
swelling around the joint
stiffnes
what is the first line treatment of rhematoid arthritis
offer a conventional disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (cDMARD) as monotherapy, ideally within 3 months of the onset of symptoms
additional use of a bridging with a corticosteroid can be used
what are the symptoms of osteoarthritis
joint deformity
muscle wasting and weakness
warmness
no morning stiffness
