L11 - oestoarthritis and joint replacement Flashcards
1
Q
primary osteoarthritis
A
age related
2
Q
secondary osteoarthritis
A
joint worn out faster than expected
- trauma
- obesity
- inactivity
- genetic
3
Q
summarise degrees of herniation
A
- Disc protrusion
- Nuclear extrusion
- Sequestered nucleus
4
Q
Disc protrusion
A
ruptured nucleus
5
Q
Nucleus extrusion
A
- split in annulus
- protruded material inside disc
6
Q
Sequestered nucleus
A
- extruded substance no longer attached to inside
7
Q
pain referred to above knee
L1, L2, L3 compression
A
cruralgia
8
Q
pain below knee
L4, L5, S1 compression
A
sciatica
