mangement osteoarthritis Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is osteoarthritis ?
A
progressive dengeration of the protective cartillage at the end of the bone causing bone on bone rubbing
2
Q
what are causes of osteoarthritis?
A
obese
smoking
old age
repetitive stress on joints
3
Q
what are clinical manifestations?
A
joint pain - more with acitivty
relief with rest
stiffness
creptius
4
Q
typically with arthritis, they affect what?
A
one joint
5
Q
what medications do we give?
A
NSAIDS
steroids
6
Q
glucosamine
- help reduce pain and improvement joint function
watch for hypoglycemia
A
