Lower limb osteoarthritis

Question 1

Risk factors for osteoarthritis

Answer 1

Obesity, Elderly, Past trauma, Female, Family history

Question 2

Symptoms of osteoarthritis

Answer 2

Pain (worse on activity, relieved by rest), Swelling, Stiffness

Question 3

Signs of osteoarthritis

Answer 3

Decreased range of motion, Tender joint line, Effusion

Question 4

Investigations for osteoarthritis

Answer 4

x-ray

Question 5

Management of osteoarthritis

Answer 5

Conservative: Weight loss, Physiotherapy, Bracing
Medical: Pain ladder, Steroid injections
Surgical: Arthrodesis, Osteotomy, Arthroplasty

Question 6

Preferred surgical management in foot and ankle osteoarthritis

Answer 6

Arthrodesis