Lecture 10 Flashcards
Clinical presentation of a patient with a joint disorder
impaired mobility
impaired muscle performance
impaired balance
functional limitations
Arthritis
inflammation in a joint
Arthrosis
limitation of a joint w/o inflammation
Characteristics of Osteoarthritis
Usually after the age of 40
develops slowly over many years
caused by trauma, genetics, disease, mechanical stress
asymmetrical
Appearance of OA on radiographs
sclerosis
decreased joint space
osteophyte formation
bone cysts
Varus OA
decreased medial joint space
Valgus OA
decreased space laterally in joint
Most common sites of OA
Cervical and lumbar spine
DIP, 1st CMC, shoulder
hip, knee, 1st MTP
OA Joint symptoms
stiff joints after sleeping or immobility, pain with weight bearing, crepitus, decreased ROM
OA Systemic Symptoms
none
Early Stages of OA Interventions
correct body mechanics and movement patterns, focus on proection
Late stages of OA interventions
assistive devices and splints
General interventions of OA
resistance exercises, usually isometrics
stretching/joint mob
Balance
cardio (no impact or twisting)
Characteristics of Rheumatoid Arthritis
chronic, progressive, autoimmune
onset is 16-50 years of age
sudden onset; episodes last months to years
unknown cause
starts as inflammation of synovial joint and then changes the structure of cartilage and bone
Joint symptoms of RA
redness, warmth, swelling
nodules
stiffness in the morning, increased pain with activity
Systemic symptoms of RA
general malaise, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, fever
other symptoms within other systems like ocular, respiratory, etc
Location of RA
MCP, PIP, wrists, cervical spine, MTP, talonavicular, ankle, hip, knee, shoulder
can be multiple, bilateral, symmetrical
RA nodules
extra-articular manifestations of RA
25% frequency
extensor surfaces of tendons/joints causes irritation, nodule forms
also can form in subcutaneous tissues, pads of toes/heels, viscera